There are 7 ways to get from Sandusky to Elgin by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain Md-W
7h 51m$79–168Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus 603
10h 1m$52–85Train, bus
- Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain
8h 14m$82–134Drive 329 mi
- Drive from Sandusky to Elgincar 329 mi
5h 33m$60–87Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CLE - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus
5h 21m$375–825Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain
6h 19m$73–408Train, bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus
8h 3m$167–717
Sandusky to Elgin by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sandusky to Elgin is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 10h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Sandusky to Elgin is to bus and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $370 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Sandusky to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Sandusky Bus Stop and arriving at Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D via Chicago Bus Station and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Sandusky station to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Sandusky Amtrak Station and arriving at Elgin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Sandusky and Elgin is 318 miles. The road distance is 330.9 miles.
The best way to get from Sandusky to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Sandusky to Elgin, including transfers.
Sandusky to Elgin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sandusky Bus Stop station.
Sandusky to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sandusky Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Sandusky to Elgin is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 10h 1m.
What companies run services between Sandusky, OH, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D in around 10h 1m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Sandusky to Elgin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Elgin is 1h behind Sandusky. It is currently 4:35 PM in Sandusky and 3:35 PM in Elgin.
Sandusky to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sandusky to Elgin is 331 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Sandusky to Elgin.
There are 137+ hotels available in Elgin.



