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Compare train and bus for Toledo, OH to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Toledo, OH to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a train costs an average of $83.
Distance: 211 miles (340 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$83 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Toledo, OH to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toledo, OH to Chicago, IL costing on average $83 (€67).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
Tickets start at around $83 (€67) compared to roughly $80 (€65) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.60 (€-2.10). The journey takes 4h 57m versus 3h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Toledo, OH to Chicago, IL
How to get from Toledo, OH to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Toledo, OH to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:35 AM5h25Toledo, Emerald Ave (Amtrak Station)10:00 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$761One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:35 AM5h25Toledo, Emerald Ave (Amtrak Station)10:00 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$761One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 40 Floridian5:22 AM4h23Toledo Amtrak Station, Toledo, OH8:45 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$851One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 449 Lake Shore Limited6:33 AM4h39Toledo Amtrak Station, Toledo, OH10:12 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$1031One-way0 transfers
- 49 Lake Shore Limited6:33 AM4h39Toledo Amtrak Station, Toledo, OH10:12 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$1031One-way0 transfers
- 3:25 PM5h40Toledo, Emerald Ave (Amtrak Station)8:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$761One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:35 AM4h50Toledo, Emerald Ave (Amtrak Station)1:25 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$811One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Toledo, OH to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toledo, OH to Chicago, IL costing on average $83 (€67).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Toledo, OH and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Toledo Amtrak Station, Toledo, OH and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Toledo, Emerald Ave (Amtrak Station) and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Barons Bus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Barons Bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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