There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Vermilion by plane, taxi, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane MDW - CLE
- Take the taxi from Cleveland-Airport-CLE to Vermiliontaxi
3h 25m$168–665Drive 306.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Vermilioncar 306.6 mi
5h 11m$56–81Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Toledo to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
6h 16m$154–219Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
6h 19m$145–249Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ORD - CLE
- Take the taxi from Cleveland-Airport-CLE to Vermiliontaxi
3h 52m$458–915Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus Greyhound US0164
6h 49m$95–149
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Vermilion is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Vermilion is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 25m and costs $160 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Vermilion. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Lorain County Transportation & CS via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Vermilion station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Sandusky Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Chicago and Vermilion is 352 miles. The road distance is 308.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Vermilion without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 16m and costs $150 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Chicago to Vermilion, including transfers.
Chicago to Vermilion bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Vermilion train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Vermilion is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs $140 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Vermilion, OH, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 49m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CS once daily. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Toledo to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CS
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Ace Taxi
- Phone
- +1 216-361-4700
- Website
- acetaxi.com
United Cab Company
- Phone
- +1 216-398-9000
- Website
- unitedcabcle.com
Amherst-Elyria Taxi
- Phone
- +1-440-988-8294
Ace Taxi
- Phone
- +1 216-361-4700
- Website
- acetaxi.com
United Cab Company
- Phone
- +1 216-398-9000
- Website
- unitedcabcle.com
Amherst-Elyria Taxi
- Phone
- +1-440-988-8294
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Vermilion bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lorain County Transportation & CS station.
Vermilion is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:22 AM in Chicago and 4:22 AM in Vermilion.
Chicago to Vermilion train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sandusky Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Vermilion is 308 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Chicago to Vermilion.
There are 82+ hotels available in Vermilion.