OH → IL · about 257 miles
Sandusky to Chicago bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 28 direct buses and trains a week from Sandusky to Chicago. The fastest takes 5 hours 43 minutes; the first departure leaves at 4:02 AM and the last at 2:00 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 28
- Fastest trip
- 5h 43m
- First departure
- 4:02 AM
- Last departure
- 2:00 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:02 AM | 8:45 AM | 5h 43m | Daily | Sandusky Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:02 AM | 9:45 AM | 6h 43m | Mon from Nov 2 | Sandusky Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:13 AM | 10:12 AM | 5h 59m | Daily | Sandusky Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:13 AM | 11:12 AM | 6h 59m | Mon | Sandusky Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:00 PM | 8:05 PM | 7h 05m | Daily | Sandusky Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Sandusky Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Sandusky
- Sandusky Amtrak Station Map of Sandusky Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Sandusky
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Sandusky to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 5 hours 43 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 59 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Sandusky to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM (Tue–Sun) and the last at 2:00 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Sandusky to Chicago?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Sandusky?
Buses and trains to Chicago leave from Sandusky Amtrak Station.