Bus Tickets from Chicago, IL to Elyria, OH

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Elyria

Bus
Average PriceUS$52 - US$89Average Duration7h 55m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$79 - US$116Average Duration5h 35m
42kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Elyria

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 US$79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
5h 35mAverage Duration
US$79Cheapest ticket
42kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Elyria: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$60
Average Bus Trip Duration7h 55m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure10:05pm
Distance464 km
Latest bus departure11:15pm

Chicago to Elyria Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Elyria

  1. How long does it take to get to Elyria from Chicago by bus?

    The trip from Chicago to Elyria will take on average 7h 55m. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Elyria in 7h 55m

  2. What is the distance between Chicago and Elyria?

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

  3. What is the cheapest way to travel from Chicago to Elyria?

    Taking the bus is the most budget-friendly option to travel from Chicago to Elyria. With a starting ticket price of US$52, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  4. How much is the bus from Chicago to Elyria?

    Taking the bus from Chicago to Elyria costs on average US$60.

  5. Is it possible to travel by overnight bus from Chicago to Elyria?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from Chicago until 11:15pm and reaching Elyria on the following day.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Elyria was searched and found on May 16, 2025 with a price of US$61

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Elyria?

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