Journey information
Overview: Chicago, IL to Sandusky, OH flight
Flights from Chicago, IL to Sandusky, OH depart on average 58 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $54 (€43) but you can travel from only $39 (€32) by train.
There are 11 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:03, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 256 miles (413 km) distance in 1h 18m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 256 miles (413 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€43) |
Flights per day 58 |
Direct flights 11 |
Fastest flight 1h 18m |
Cheapest month July |
First flight 00:03 |
Last flight 23:50 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Chicago, IL to Sandusky, OH
Cheapest price
$389
Average price
$771
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Flights per day
89
Distance
413 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Chicago, IL to Sandusky, OH is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Sandusky, OH will cost around $771 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $389.
Of the 89 flights that leave Chicago, IL for Sandusky, OH onSun, Mar 22, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 22 the direct flights cover the 413 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
On Sun, Mar 22 the longest flights will take 1 h 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Sandusky, OH
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Sandusky, OH among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $54.
Distance: 256 miles (413 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
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$290 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price |
4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chicago, IL to Sandusky, OH flight times
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to Sandusky, OH flights for tomorrow, Saturday, March 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA1632 · AA3195 | 10:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h54 | 2:54 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2267 · UA3516 · UA6135 | 11:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h12 | 6:12 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1254 · UA679 | 11:10 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h41 | 5:51 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1063 · UA486 | 11:22 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h08 | 6:30 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3436 | 11:57 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1h24 | 1:21 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1767 · AA3310 | 12:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h09 | 7:09 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2118 · UA506 | 12:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h40 | 7:40 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1784 · AA2376 | 12:08 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h49 | 6:57 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA563 · UA3565 | 12:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h58 | 8:08 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA563 · UA3685 | 12:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h06 | 5:16 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3662 · UA1689 · UA6135 | 12:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h02 | 6:12 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2249 · UA554 · UA3437 | 12:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h52 | 10:07 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2249 · UA554 · UA3706 | 12:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h32 | 8:47 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2249 · UA3485 · UA3586 | 12:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 11h18 | 11:33 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2249 · UA3485 · UA3437 | 12:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h52 | 10:07 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2249 · UA554 · UA3586 | 12:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 11h18 | 11:33 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1488 | 12:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h18 | 1:48 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3670 | 12:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h26 | 1:56 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1231 · UA6119 | 12:35 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h26 | 8:01 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2814 · AA1297 | 1:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 10h04 | 11:14 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2814 · AA2376 | 1:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h47 | 6:57 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2286 · AA1860 | 1:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h15 | 10:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4251 | 1:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h30 | 2:55 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1357 · UA4187 · UA3586 | 1:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h43 | 11:33 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1357 · UA6135 | 1:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h22 | 6:12 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1357 · UA4187 · UA3437 | 1:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h17 | 10:07 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2225 · UA6202 | 1:53 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h27 | 9:20 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1486 · UA2378 | 1:55 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h39 | 9:34 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2301 · UA3663 · UA3554 | 2:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 13h42 | 3:57 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2301 · UA3565 | 2:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h53 | 8:08 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1838 · AA1860 | 2:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h20 | 10:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1409 · AA1297 | 3:28 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h46 | 11:14 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3374 | 3:29 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h25 | 4:54 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5756 | 3:37 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h34 | 5:11 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2653 · UA1357 · UA3586 | 3:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h53 | 11:33 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1856 · UA3706 | 3:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h07 | 8:47 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA441 · UA1361 | 3:42 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h28 | 1:10 AM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2999 · AA3148 | 3:49 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h57 | 11:46 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2999 · AA1860 | 3:49 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h51 | 10:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2389 | 3:53 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h25 | 5:18 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1998 · UA3710 · UA3418 | 3:57 PM O'Hare International Airport | 11h59 | 3:56 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1998 · UA3428 · UA1873 | 3:57 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h06 | 11:03 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1998 · UA3710 · UA2398 | 3:57 PM O'Hare International Airport | 10h41 | 2:38 AM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2629 · UA3688 · UA1873 | 4:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h58 | 11:03 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1938 · AA3148 | 4:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h01 | 11:46 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3560 | 5:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h21 | 7:01 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1113 · UA1220 | 5:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h35 | 2:25 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA623 · UA1361 | 5:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h20 | 1:10 AM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3678 | 5:57 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h30 | 7:27 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1811 · UA1733 | 6:02 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h06 | 12:08 AM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA293 · UA1831 · UA3418 | 6:06 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h50 | 3:56 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA293 · UA1831 · UA2398 | 6:06 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h32 | 2:38 AM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA293 · UA1873 | 6:06 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h57 | 11:03 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1695 · UA3586 | 6:09 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h24 | 11:33 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2393 · AA2352 | 6:39 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h24 | 3:03 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2393 · AA1297 | 6:39 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h35 | 11:14 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2393 · AA2371 | 6:39 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h57 | 4:36 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2201 · UA3418 | 7:12 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h44 | 3:56 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3489 · UA3554 | 7:18 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h39 | 3:57 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1502 | 7:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h24 | 8:49 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3577 | 7:28 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h25 | 8:53 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA587 · UA3554 | 7:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h27 | 3:57 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA356 · UA2634 · UA3554 | 7:32 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h25 | 3:57 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA742 | 7:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h25 | 9:05 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1994 | 7:42 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h21 | 9:03 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2347 · UA1220 | 7:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h40 | 2:25 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3661 · UA3540 · UA3554 | 8:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h57 | 3:57 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3661 · UA3540 · UA2131 | 8:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h43 | 3:43 AM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2576 · AA2352 | 8:16 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h47 | 3:03 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2576 · AA2371 | 8:16 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h20 | 4:36 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3514 | 9:04 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h20 | 10:24 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3577 | 9:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h26 | 10:46 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1630 · UA3418 | 9:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h26 | 3:56 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1276+ AA5257 | 9:48 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h45 | 3:33 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3014 · AA2508 | 9:49 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h09 | 3:58 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1218 · AA2371 | 10:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h36 | 4:36 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1218 · AA2352 | 10:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h03 | 3:03 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5216 | 10:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h25 | 12:10 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2213 · UA2131 | 10:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h58 | 3:43 AM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2213 · UA3554 | 10:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h12 | 3:57 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Chicago, IL to Sandusky, OH Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chicago, IL to Sandusky, OH by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sandusky, OH, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Sandusky's Halloween Haunt, a thrilling Halloween event featuring haunted attractions and live entertainment
- Cedar Point's WinterFest, a festive winter celebration with holiday lights and activities
- Great Lakes Surf Festival, an annual gathering celebrating surf culture with competitions and music
- Sandusky's Independence Day Celebration, a community event featuring fireworks, parades, and family-friendly activities.
- Labor Day, pleasant weather for outdoor activities and gatherings
- Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer with warm temperatures and local events
- Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings and seasonal festivities.
popular airports
Popular airports from Chicago, IL to Sandusky, OH
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in all terminals, including duty-free and brands like Hudson and MAC Cosmetics.
- Parking available with options including hourly, daily, and economy lots, approximately 2.85€ ($3) per hour.
- Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including American and intertiol. Top options include Tortas Frontera and Publican Tavern.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels such as Hilton Chicago O'Hare are located on airport grounds, with others like the Hyatt Regency nearby.
- Showers are available in some lounges, such as the United Club, but access may require a fee or membership.
- Lounges available, including United Club and American Airlines Admirals Club.
- Lost and Found located in terminal 1, near the baggage claim area.
- Car rental services are available at the Multi-Modal Facility, with companies like Hertz and Avis.
- CTA Blue Line, O'Hare Station, 45 minutes to city center
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