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How to get fromSandusky to Chicago Union Stationby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Sandusky to Chicago Union Station by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    5h 59m
    $70–170

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    7h 14m
    $45–75

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 22m
    $77–127

  4. Drive  289.8 mi

    1. Drive from Sandusky to Chicago Union Stationcar car 289.8 mi
    4h 50m
    $53–77

  5. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    4h 25m
    $68–401

  6. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLE - ORD
    4h 51m
    $373–821

  7. Train, bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    7h 8m
    $165–522

Sandusky to Chicago Union Station by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Sandusky, OH, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–170 and the journey takes 5h 59m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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