What is the distance between Elyria and Chicago?

The distance between Elyria and Chicago is approximately 465 km (289 miles).

Bus Elyria to Chicago from $57 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Elyria to Chicago on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:40am	Elyria	11h 35m	4:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:05pm	Elyria	8h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:40am	Elyria	12h 20m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	1:05pm	Elyria	10h 20m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Elyria to Chicago on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:40am	Elyria	11h 35m	4:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:05pm	Elyria	8h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:40am	Elyria	12h 20m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	1:05pm	Elyria	10h 20m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Elyria to Chicago on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:05pm	Elyria	8h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:40am	Elyria	11h 35m	4:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	1:05pm	Elyria	10h 20m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:40am	Elyria	12h 20m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Elyria to Chicago on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:05pm	Elyria	8h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:40am	Elyria	11h 35m	4:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	1:05pm	Elyria	10h 20m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:40am	Elyria	12h 20m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Elyria to Chicago on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:05pm	Elyria	8h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:40am	Elyria	11h 35m	4:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	1:05pm	Elyria	10h 20m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:40am	Elyria	12h 20m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Elyria to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 6 hours 16 minutes, and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

6h 16mAverage Duration

465 kmDistance

42kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$53 - $285	Average Duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$61 - $210	Average Duration6h 16m	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87388 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $53

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Elyria to Chicago by bus

What is the distance between Elyria and Chicago?
The distance between Elyria and Chicago is approximately 465 km (289 miles).

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

$114

11-20

$105

Today

$148

11-22

$145

11-23

$126

11-24

$92

11-25

$148

11-26

$144

The cheapest trip from Elyria to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 24, 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 Elyria to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $92 to $185 for a bus ticket from Elyria to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $92 which is on 2025-11-24.