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

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There are 7 ways to get from Sandusky to Great Lakes 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 OTC to Great Lakestrain train Up-N
    7h 53m
    $98–194

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    10h 41m
    $52–96

  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 OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    8h 22m
    $103–161

  4. Drive 324.7 mi

    1. Drive from Sandusky to Great Lakescar car 324.7 mi
    5h 34m
    $60–86

  5. 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 OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 15m
    $78–410

  6. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLE - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 34m
    $388–830

  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
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    9h 3m
    $177–540

Sandusky to Great Lakes by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Sandusky, OH, USA and Great Lakes, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Great Lakes via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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