There are 9 ways to get from Lake Erie to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
3h 23m$64–398Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus Bsb 25
8h 40m$37–89Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
7h 48m$182–292Drive 530.8 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Chicagocar 530.8 mi
9h 2m$97–140Fly Erie International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ERI - ORD
2h 50m$44–264Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CLE - ORD
3h 47m$364–808Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BUF - MDW
4h 48m$169–405Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BUF - ORD
5h 13m$179–335Bus via Brookpark Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
9h 7m$66–96
Lake Erie to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Erie to Chicago is to bus which costs $35 - $90 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Erie to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $40 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Erie to Chicago. However, there are services departing from St. Clair Av & W Mall Dr and arriving at Chicago via Cleveland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Erie to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Amtrak and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Lake Erie and Chicago is 331 miles. The road distance is 533.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Erie to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs $180 - $300.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Lake Erie to Chicago, including transfers.
Lake Erie to Chicago bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Cleveland station.
Lake Erie to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Lake Erie to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $60 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $300 and takes 7h 48m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Lake Erie, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $180–290 and the journey takes 6h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $180–290
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Lake Erie to Chicago bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Chicago is 1h behind Lake Erie. It is currently 11:10 PM in Lake Erie and 10:10 PM in Chicago.
Lake Erie to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Erie to Chicago is 534 miles. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Lake Erie to Chicago.
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