What is the distance between Elyria and Chicago?

Elyria and Chicago are 289 miles (465 km) apart.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Lincoln Park Conservatory, Navy Pier, Architectural River Cruise, Brookfield Zoo and Robie House.

Bus Elyria to Chicago from $39 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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 the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 6 hours 16 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

6h 16mAverage Duration

288 milesDistance

42kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $198	Average Duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$42 - $146	Average Duration6h 16m	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e

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Greyhound

3.5/587,388 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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Elyria to Chicago by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/20

$72

11/21

$102

Today

$100

11/23

$100

11/24

$63

11/25

$102

11/26

$99

11/27

$52

The cheapest trip from Elyria to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $52

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 $52 to $128 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 $52 which is on 2025-11-27.