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How to get fromSandusky to Elginby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    7h 51m
    $96–189

  2. Drive 329 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sandusky to Elgincar car 329 mi
    5h 33m
    $60–87

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    8h 14m
    $105–158

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

    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
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    5h 24m
    $385–828

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    10h 1m
    $92–131

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    6h 19m
    $78–401

  7. Train, bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    4. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    8h 6m
    $195–727

Sandusky to Elgin by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

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 Bay 4 via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 10h 1m.

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