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How to get fromOhio to Lake Michiganby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Ohio to Lake Michigan by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    3h 14m
    $60–388

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2640
    7h 36m
    $54–89

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus Columbus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    8h 42m
    $93–192

  4. Drive 310.2 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Chicagocar car 310.2 mi
    6h 14m
    $57–82

  5. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    3h 34m
    $64–398

  6. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    3h 59m
    $554–908

  7. Fly Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    3h 58m
    $54–347

  8. Line 46 bus to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Vine St & Hollister St to Government Square Area Dbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    3h 49m
    $156–369

  9. Bus to Detroit, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DTW - TVC
    4h 27m
    $82–405

Ohio to Lake Michigan by bus and subway (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 327.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Ohio, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Columbus to Chicago 6 times a week. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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