There are 6 ways to get from Vermilion to Chicago by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Taxi, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Vermilion to Cleveland-Airport-CLEtaxi
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
2h 31m$145–484Drive 306.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Vermilion to Chicagocar 306.3 mi
5h 10m$56–81Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
6h 29m$145–255Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Toledotrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 52m$150–220Taxi, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Vermilion to Cleveland-Airport-CLEtaxi
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CLE - ORD
2h 56m$455–904Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
8h 23m$96–149
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vermilion to Chicago is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Vermilion to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $140 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Vermilion to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Lorain County Transportation & CS and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Vermilion station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Sandusky Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Vermilion and Chicago is 352 miles. The road distance is 308.1 miles.
The best way to get from Vermilion to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $140 - $260.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Vermilion to Chicago, including transfers.
Vermilion to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lorain County Transportation & CS station.
Vermilion to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sandusky Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Vermilion to Chicago is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $140 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 8h 23m.
What companies run services between Vermilion, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 59m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Amherst-Elyria Taxi
- Phone
- +1-440-988-8294
A Sandusky Taxi
- Phone
- +1 419-366-7918
The Squeaky Wheel Shuttle
- Phone
- +1 419-271-7100
Amherst-Elyria Taxi
- Phone
- +1-440-988-8294
A Sandusky Taxi
- Phone
- +1 419-366-7918
The Squeaky Wheel Shuttle
- Phone
- +1 419-271-7100
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More Questions & Answers
Vermilion to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Vermilion. It is currently 9:23 AM in Vermilion and 8:23 AM in Chicago.
Vermilion to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vermilion to Chicago is 308 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Vermilion to Chicago.
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