There are 6 ways to get from Oberlin College to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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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 20m$125–450Drive 315.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oberlin College to Chicagocar 315.5 mi
5h 16m$58–84Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elyria Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
6h 52m$128–243Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
- Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 33m$126–179Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CLE - ORD
2h 45m$435–880Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
8h 16m$77–132
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oberlin College to Chicago is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Oberlin College to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $120 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Oberlin College to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Lorain County Transportation & CS and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Oberlin College station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Elyria Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Oberlin College and Chicago is 343 miles. The road distance is 317.4 miles.
The best way to get from Oberlin College to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs $120 - $250.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Oberlin College to Chicago, including transfers.
Oberlin College to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lorain County Transportation & CS station.
Oberlin College to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elyria Station.
The best way to get from Oberlin College to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $120 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $250 and takes 6h 52m, you could also bus via Toledo, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Oberlin College, 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, Amtrak operates a train from Elyria Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 6h 36m.
- 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
- $60–370
- 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 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elyria Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- 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 Lorain County Transportation & CS to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Oberlin College to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Toledo Bus Stop station.
Chicago is 1h behind Oberlin College. It is currently 5:42 PM in Oberlin College and 4:42 PM in Chicago.
Oberlin College to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oberlin College to Chicago is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Oberlin College to Chicago.
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