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Cleveland Museum of Art
Major art museum with a globally respected collection spanning antiquity to contemporary works. A top cultural stop in University Circle and widely considered one of the city's essential visits.
Flights from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH depart on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $52 (€42) but you can travel from only $45 (€37) by train.
There are 7 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 308 miles (496 km) distance in 1h 21m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 308 miles (496 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€42) |
Flights per day 25 |
Direct flights 7 |
Fastest flight 1h 21m |
First flight 12:03 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
$406
Average price
$687
Fastest journey
1 h 26 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Flights per day
61
Distance
496 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, OH will cost around $687 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $406.
Of the 61 flights that leave Chicago, IL for Cleveland, OH onSun, May 17, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 17 the direct flights cover the 496 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
On Sun, May 17 the longest flights will take 1 h 27 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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UA1641Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $52.
Distance: 308 miles (496 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$316 Average price | $107 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH costing on average $107 (€87).
A bus is $240 (€194) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH costing on average $316 (€255).
Other travel options to Cleveland, OH take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 0m.
Bus takes on average 7h 31m.
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH flights for today, Saturday, May 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA357 · AA3129 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h42 | 12:42 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1886+ AA5306 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h19 | 12:19 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA523+ AA5167 | 6:04 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h50 | 11:54 AM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA447 · AA1984 | 6:05 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h43 | 12:48 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1652+ AA5306 | 6:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h39 | 12:19 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1217 · UA619 | 7:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h10 | 3:10 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1740 · UA464 | 7:05 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h56 | 4:01 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA451 · UA3457 · UA3706 | 7:05 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h37 | 4:42 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA451 · UA445 · UA1709 | 7:05 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h59 | 2:04 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1389 · AA1984 | 7:15 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h33 | 12:48 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2280 · UA486 | 7:23 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h24 | 2:47 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1488 | 7:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1h29 | 9:59 AM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA6220 | 8:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1h32 | 10:32 AM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2098+ AA5984 | 8:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h39 | 5:09 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2277 · UA1709 | 8:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h19 | 2:04 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2277 · UA4187 · UA3508 | 8:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h51 | 6:36 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2277 · UA4187 · UA3706 | 8:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h57 | 4:42 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5332 | 9:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1h35 | 11:35 AM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2605 · UA1831 · UA4278 | 10:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h34 | 7:04 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1856 · UA3706 | 10:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h02 | 4:42 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1719 · UA4401 · UA4278 | 10:48 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h16 | 7:04 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1719 · UA3675 · UA1611 | 10:48 AM O'Hare International Airport | 9h03 | 8:51 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1719 · UA3675 · UA2398 | 10:48 AM O'Hare International Airport | 10h56 | 10:44 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2594 | 10:50 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1h28 | 1:18 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2389 | 10:53 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1h26 | 1:19 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1834 · UA1501 | 10:55 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h25 | 7:20 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2616 · UA2415 · UA1611 | 11:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h51 | 8:51 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2080+ AA5529 | 11:15 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h02 | 6:17 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1461+ AA5984 | 11:17 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h52 | 5:09 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2812 · AA1484 | 12:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h50 | 9:20 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1448 · UA1934 | 12:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h15 | 9:55 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1811 · UA1808 | 12:53 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h36 | 8:29 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1878 | 12:53 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h26 | 3:19 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2128 · UA1831 · UA2398 | 12:55 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h49 | 10:44 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3514 | 12:55 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h26 | 3:21 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2840+ AA5133 | 1:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h45 | 7:10 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1522 · AA3005 | 1:54 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h43 | 9:37 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2062 · UA1934 | 2:09 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h46 | 9:55 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2347 · UA1790 | 2:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h43 | 11:03 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1492 · UA3987 · UA2131 | 2:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h39 | 11:59 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1502 | 2:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h26 | 5:06 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2166 · UA1611 | 2:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h11 | 8:51 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2240 · UA1790 | 3:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h03 | 11:03 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2281 · UA3535 · UA2131 | 3:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h59 | 11:59 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2257 · AA2818 | 3:07 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h47 | 11:54 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2184 · UA2398 | 3:47 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h57 | 10:44 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA503 · UA2725 | 3:55 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h04 | 11:59 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1078 | 3:59 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h30 | 6:29 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA489+ AA4397 | 4:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h28 | 9:28 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2946 · AA2260 | 4:21 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h05 | 12:26 AM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2437 · UA2131 | 4:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h34 | 11:59 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2988 · AA2818 | 4:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h14 | 11:54 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4409 | 5:42 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h33 | 8:15 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA471 · AA2144 | 5:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h51 | 11:36 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2202 · UA2131 | 6:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h44 | 11:59 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2652 | 6:17 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h27 | 8:44 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1109 · AA2260 | 6:41 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h45 | 12:26 AM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1064 | 7:49 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h31 | 10:20 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5337 | 9:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h29 | 11:59 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3875 | 9:51 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h30 | 12:21 AM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major art museum with a globally respected collection spanning antiquity to contemporary works. A top cultural stop in University Circle and widely considered one of the city's essential visits.
Iconic music museum on the lakefront featuring artifacts, multimedia exhibits, and major stories from rock and popular music history. One of Cleveland's most famous attractions.
Striking contemporary art museum known for rotating exhibitions, ambitious installations, and a distinctive angular building in University Circle.
Historic civic square in the heart of downtown, surrounded by major buildings and monuments. A central gathering place and strong starting point for exploring the city.
Cleveland's premier cultural district, home to major museums, gardens, and historic institutions. Ideal for visitors planning a concentrated day of sightseeing.
Lakefront park with beach access, skyline views, and one of the city's most photographed sunset spots. A favorite for walking, relaxing, and casual outdoor time.
Cleveland’s signature sandwich: a kielbasa sausage topped with fries, coleslaw, and barbecue sauce on a bun. It reflects the city’s working-class and Eastern European food heritage.
Dumplings commonly filled with potato and cheese, sauerkraut, or meat. They are deeply tied to Cleveland’s large Polish and Central European communities.
A deli staple in Cleveland, usually piled high on rye with mustard. The city is especially known for excellent corned beef at longstanding neighborhood delis.
Historic brewery and restaurant in Ohio City, famous for local beer, hearty pub food, and a classic Cleveland neighborhood setting.
Upscale steakhouse in a grand former bank hall, known for polished service, seafood, and an impressive fine-dining atmosphere.
Legendary Cleveland deli best known for towering corned beef sandwiches. Casual, busy, and one of the city’s classic lunch institutions.
Moderate by U.S. city standards. Dining and coffee are reasonable, while hotels vary by season and events.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Bartenders: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis/rideshares: 10-15%. Hotel staff: USD 2-5. Little or no tip needed for counter service.
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