There are 8 ways to get from Lake Erie to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Erie International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ERI - ORD
2h 26m$47–262Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus Cleveland
8h 40m$37–89Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
7h 48m$112–232Drive 530.8 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Chicagocar 530.8 mi
9h 3m$97–140Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
3h 18m$64–378Fly 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 43m$374–808Fly 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 42m$109–465Bus via Brookpark Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
9h 7m$56–116
Lake Erie to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
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 26m and costs $45 - $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 417 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 $110 - $240.
It takes approximately 2h 26m 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 2h 26m and costs $45 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $240 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?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $110–230 and the journey takes 6h 46m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Erie to Chicago bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Chicago is 1h behind Lake Erie. It is currently 9:05 PM in Lake Erie and 8:05 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 3m to drive from Lake Erie to Chicago.
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