How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Elyria?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Elyria start from $67. The average price for this route is around $121. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Elyria?

The average bus travel time from Chicago to Elyria is 10h 35m, covering a distance of 464 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 10m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Elyria route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Elyria?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Elyria at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 10:10pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Elyria?

A bus trip from Chicago to Elyria generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to Elyria?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87435 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Elyria?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Elyria?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Elyria?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to Elyria from $59 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Elyria on December 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 10m	3:05pm	Elyria	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 35m	5:35am	Elyria	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	8h 20m	3:05pm	Elyria	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	11h 30m	5:35am	Elyria	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Elyria on December 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 10m	3:05pm	Elyria	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 35m	5:35am	Elyria	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	8h 20m	3:05pm	Elyria	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	11h 30m	5:35am	Elyria	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Elyria on December 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 10m	3:05pm	Elyria	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 35m	5:35am	Elyria	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	8h 20m	3:05pm	Elyria	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	11h 30m	5:35am	Elyria	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Elyria on December 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 10m	3:05pm	Elyria	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 35m	5:35am	Elyria	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	8h 20m	3:05pm	Elyria	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	11h 30m	5:35am	Elyria	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Elyria on December 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 10m	3:05pm	Elyria	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 35m	5:35am	Elyria	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	8h 20m	3:05pm	Elyria	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	11h 30m	5:35am	Elyria	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Elyria on December 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 10m	3:05pm	Elyria	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 35m	5:35am	Elyria	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	8h 20m	3:05pm	Elyria	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	11h 30m	5:35am	Elyria	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:22 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Elyria

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Elyria. The journey takes about 5 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

5h 35mAverage Duration

465 kmDistance

42kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$67 - $393	Average Duration10h 35m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$69 - $204	Average Duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,449 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,725 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Elyria by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Elyria?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Elyria start from $67. The average price for this route is around $121. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Elyria?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Elyria is 10h 35m, covering a distance of 464 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 10m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Elyria route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Elyria?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Elyria at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 10:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Elyria?
A bus trip from Chicago to Elyria generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Elyria?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87435 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Elyria?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Elyria?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Elyria?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-22

$131

12-23

$97

Today

$135

12-25

$110

12-26

$83

12-27

$103

12-28

$83

12-29

$86

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Elyria was searched and found on Dec 26, 2025 with a price of $83

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Elyria, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $83 to $195 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Elyria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $83 which is on 2025-12-26.