There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Wellington by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, 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 Wellingtontaxi
3h 24m$162–655Drive 317.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Wellingtoncar 317.2 mi
5h 25m$58–84Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus Greyhound US0164
6h 50m$95–148Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elyria Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
6h 53m$145–262Fly 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 Wellingtontaxi
3h 52m$452–905Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus Greyhound US0164
6h 53m$141–197
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Wellington is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Wellington is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 24m and costs $160 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Wellington. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Lorain County Transportation & CS via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Wellington station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Elyria Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Chicago and Wellington is 352 miles. The road distance is 319.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Wellington without a car is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Chicago to Wellington, including transfers.
Chicago to Wellington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Wellington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Wellington is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $90 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $270 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Wellington, OH, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CS twice daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Elyria Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 6h 28m.
- 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
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elyria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CS
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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 Wellington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lorain County Transportation & CS station.
Wellington is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:22 PM in Chicago and 5:22 PM in Wellington.
Chicago to Wellington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elyria Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Wellington is 319 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Chicago to Wellington.
There are seven+ hotels available in Wellington.





