There are 6 ways to get from Medina to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
2h 17m$127–461Drive 335.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Medina to Chicagocar 335.7 mi
5h 51m$62–89Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
- Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 32m$159–226Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
9h 3m$168–310Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CLE - ORD
2h 42m$437–881Bus
- Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus Cleveland
10h 17m$77–134
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Medina to Chicago is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Medina to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $120 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Medina station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Bus Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Medina station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Airport Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Cleveland Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
The distance between Medina and Chicago is 342 miles. The road distance is 337.6 miles.
The best way to get from Medina to Chicago without a car is to bus via Toledo which takes 7h 32m and costs $150 - $230.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Medina to Chicago, including transfers.
Medina to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Cleveland Bus Station.
Medina to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Medina to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $120 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus via Toledo, which costs $150 - $230 and takes 7h 32m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $310 and takes 9h 3m.
What companies run services between Medina, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Medina to Chicago Union Station via Cleveland Bus Station and Toledo in around 7h 32m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- aa.com
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 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
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
- $100–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Medina to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Toledo Bus Stop station.
Chicago is 1h behind Medina. It is currently 4:49 PM in Medina and 3:49 PM in Chicago.
Medina to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Medina to Chicago is 338 miles. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Medina to Chicago.
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