What is the distance between Chicago and Elyria?

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

Bus Chicago to Elyria from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Chicago to Elyria on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	13h 50m	5:15am	Elyria	No tags
	Bus	4:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	12h 15m	5:15am	Elyria	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	9:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	9h	7:25am	Elyria	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 55m	7:25am	Elyria	No tags
	Bus	2:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	13h 50m	5:15am	Elyria	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Elyria

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Elyria. The journey takes about 5 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

5h 35mAverage Duration

288 milesDistance

42kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$39 - $114	Average Duration10h 35m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$49 - $146	Average Duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,379 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Elyria by bus

What is the distance between Chicago and Elyria?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$85

11/18

$83

Today

$88

11/20

$44

11/21

$54

11/22

$71

11/23

$69

11/24

$61

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Elyria was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $44

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 $44 to $106 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 $44 which is on 2025-11-20.