What is the distance between Chicago and Elyria?

It's about 465 km (289 miles) from Chicago to Elyria.

Bus Chicago to Elyria from $55 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Elyria on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 10m	3:05pm	Elyria	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 35m	5:35am	Elyria	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	8h 20m	3:05pm	Elyria	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	11h 30m	5:35am	Elyria	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Elyria on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 10m	3:05pm	Elyria	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 35m	5:35am	Elyria	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	8h 20m	3:05pm	Elyria	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	11h 30m	5:35am	Elyria	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Elyria on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 10m	3:05pm	Elyria	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 35m	5:35am	Elyria	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	8h 20m	3:05pm	Elyria	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	11h 30m	5:35am	Elyria	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Elyria on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 10m	3:05pm	Elyria	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 35m	5:35am	Elyria	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	8h 20m	3:05pm	Elyria	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	11h 30m	5:35am	Elyria	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Elyria on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 10m	3:05pm	Elyria	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 35m	5:35am	Elyria	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	8h 20m	3:05pm	Elyria	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	11h 30m	5:35am	Elyria	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Elyria

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Elyria. The journey takes about 5 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

5h 35mAverage Duration

465 kmDistance

42kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$56 - $165	Average Duration10h 35m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$71 - $211	Average Duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,391 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Elyria by bus

What is the distance between Chicago and Elyria?
It's about 465 km (289 miles) from Chicago to Elyria.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-19

$121

11-20

$129

Today

$132

11-22

$144

11-23

$100

11-24

$95

11-25

$92

11-26

$121

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Elyria was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $92

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Elyria, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $92 to $194 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Elyria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $92 which is on 2025-11-25.