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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 prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 211 miles (340 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$87 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 4h 56m 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 $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toledo, OH to Chicago, IL costing on average $87 (€71).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 57m.
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.
- 5:20 AM5h40Toledo, Emerald Ave (Amtrak Station)10:00 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:20 AM5h40Toledo, Emerald Ave (Amtrak Station)10:00 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 40 Floridian5:22 AM4h23Toledo Amtrak Station, Toledo, OH8:45 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$991One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 49 Lake Shore Limited6:33 AM4h39Toledo Amtrak Station, Toledo, OH10:12 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$991One-way0 transfers
- 6049 AMTRAK · 353 Wolverine6:30 AM8h42Toledo Amtrak Station, Toledo, OH2:12 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$1161One-way1 transfer
- 449 Lake Shore Limited6:33 AM4h39Toledo Amtrak Station, Toledo, OH10:12 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$1201One-way0 transfers
- 3:25 PM5h40Toledo, Emerald Ave (Amtrak Station)8:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$441One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:35 AM4h50Toledo, Emerald Ave (Amtrak Station)1:25 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Toledo, OH to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toledo, OH to Chicago, IL costing on average $87 (€71).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 57m.
- 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, Barons Bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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