What is the cheapest way to get from Ohio to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Ohio to Chicago is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ohio to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Ohio to Chicago is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Ohio and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Ohio to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Dixon Reagan Transit Center and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Ohio and Chicago?

No, there is no direct train from Ohio station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Princeton Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Ohio to Chicago?

The distance between Ohio and Chicago is 117 miles. The road distance is 106.1 miles.

How do I travel from Ohio to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Ohio to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $60 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Ohio to Chicago?

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Ohio to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ohio to Chicago bus from?

Ohio to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dixon Reagan Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Ohio to Chicago train from?

Ohio to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Princeton Station.

Train or bus from Ohio to Chicago?

The best way to get from Ohio to Chicago is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $90 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Ohio to Chicago bus arrive?

Ohio to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Ohio to Chicago train arrive?

Ohio to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Ohio to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Ohio to Chicago is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Ohio to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1280+ hotels available in Chicago.

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There are 3 ways to get from Ohio to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Princeton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
2h 39m
$64–106
Drive 105.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ohio to Chicagocar 105.5 mi
2h 33m
$20–28
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
3h 22m
$70–89

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Distance: 116.1 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Ohio, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Princeton Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–60 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $17–27 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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