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Cleveland Museum of Art
One of the leading art museums in the United States, known for its wide-ranging collection from ancient to contemporary art and strong free permanent galleries.
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 $51 (€42) but you can travel from only $44 (€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 $51 (€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
$249
Average price
$577
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Flights per day
67
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 $577 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $249.
Of the 67 flights that leave Chicago, IL for Cleveland, OH onWed, Jul 01, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 01 the direct flights cover the 496 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Wed, Jul 01 the longest flights will take 1 h 29 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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UA457Omio 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 $46. 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 $46, and a flight costs an average of $51.
Distance: 308 miles (496 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$311 Average price | $105 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $106 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 $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH costing on average $105 (€87).
A bus is $236 (€194) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH costing on average $311 (€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, Tuesday, June 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA2652 | 5:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h28 | 8:18 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1787+ AA5079 | 6:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h56 | 11:56 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA689 · AA2260 | 6:47 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h36 | 12:23 AM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1934 | 7:29 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h25 | 9:54 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1641 | 7:59 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h30 | 10:29 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA457 | 9:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h29 | 11:49 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 1 | |||||
AA2842 · AA1677 | 5:10 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h06 | 11:16 AM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA284 · UA486 | 6:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h06 | 2:06 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2806 · UA619 | 6:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h36 | 2:36 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2617 · UA6242 · UA1709 | 6:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h06 | 2:06 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2115+ AA5861 | 6:29 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h13 | 2:42 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1689 · UA1709 | 6:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h36 | 2:06 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6363 | 6:41 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1h30 | 9:11 AM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1902 · AA2818 | 7:02 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h28 | 2:30 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1217 · UA619 | 7:05 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h31 | 2:36 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA563 · UA3616 | 7:10 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h51 | 4:01 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2779 · UA3480 · UA2172 | 7:20 AM O'Hare International Airport | 9h52 | 6:12 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2779 · UA3480 · UA3616 | 7:20 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h41 | 4:01 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2779 · UA3596 · UA2172 | 7:20 AM O'Hare International Airport | 9h52 | 6:12 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2779 · UA4056 · UA1709 | 7:20 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h46 | 2:06 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1488 | 7:22 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1h29 | 9:51 AM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3222 · AA1681 | 8:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h01 | 3:01 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2345+ AA5127 | 8:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h23 | 1:23 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA471+ AA5129 | 8:32 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h18 | 4:50 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA471+ AA5861 | 8:32 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h10 | 2:42 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2277 · UA1709 | 8:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h26 | 2:06 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA535 · UA1934 | 8:51 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h39 | 6:30 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3422 | 9:05 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1h36 | 11:41 AM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5326 · UA2415 · UA1611 | 9:10 AM O'Hare International Airport | 10h14 | 8:24 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2502 · AA1681 | 9:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h31 | 3:01 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2638 · UA1934 | 10:25 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h05 | 6:30 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2389 | 10:29 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1h29 | 12:58 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2684 · UA1831 · UA3488 | 10:29 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h34 | 7:03 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2849 · UA3710 · UA2398 | 10:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 10h05 | 9:45 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2849 · UA4387 · UA3488 | 10:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h23 | 7:03 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5470+ AA4360 | 10:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h57 | 4:42 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2616 · UA2415 · UA2398 | 10:48 AM O'Hare International Airport | 9h57 | 9:45 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2616 · UA2415 · UA1611 | 10:48 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h36 | 8:24 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1106 · AA1682 | 10:50 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h10 | 7:00 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA581 · UA2476 | 10:54 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h59 | 6:53 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4949 | 11:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1h33 | 2:03 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3264 · AA1682 | 11:43 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h17 | 7:00 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2681 · AA1679 | 12:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h37 | 6:37 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA606 · UA2172 | 12:11 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h01 | 6:12 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA606 · UA1611 | 12:11 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h13 | 8:24 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1448 · UA744 | 12:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h19 | 9:59 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1478+ AA4722 | 12:59 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h29 | 10:28 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2759 · UA1611 | 1:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h54 | 8:24 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2794 · UA3488 | 1:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h33 | 7:03 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA356 · UA2634 · UA2131 | 1:55 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h49 | 11:44 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2451 · UA744 | 2:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h44 | 9:59 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1069 · UA4593 · UA2131 | 2:18 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h26 | 11:44 PM Hopkins International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1502 | 2:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h34 | 4:54 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2329 · UA2398 | 2:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h20 | 9:45 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2803 · UA1790 | 2:33 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h08 | 10:41 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4909 | 3:06 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h38 | 5:44 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2925 · AA2253 | 3:21 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h18 | 11:39 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5638 | 3:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h34 | 6:24 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2754 · AA560 | 3:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h55 | 11:45 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2437 · UA2131 | 3:53 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h51 | 11:44 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1683 · AA2260 | 4:49 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h34 | 12:23 AM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1683 · AA3146 | 4:49 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h26 | 10:15 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1848 · AA2253 | 5:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h39 | 11:39 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2695 · AA2260 | 5:34 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h49 | 12:23 AM Hopkins International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3466 | 5:39 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h35 | 8:14 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2652 | 5:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h28 | 8:13 PM Hopkins International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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One of the leading art museums in the United States, known for its wide-ranging collection from ancient to contemporary art and strong free permanent galleries.
A major music museum on the lakefront celebrating influential artists, recordings, and moments in rock history through immersive exhibits and memorabilia.
A striking contemporary art museum in University Circle featuring rotating exhibitions in a distinctive modern building.
The symbolic heart of downtown Cleveland, surrounded by major buildings and often used as a starting point for exploring the city center.
One of Cleveland's most popular neighborhoods, loved for historic character, walkability, and a lively local atmosphere beyond downtown.
A lakefront park offering beach access, skyline views, and sunset photography, making it one of the city's most popular outdoor spots.
Cleveland’s signature sandwich: a kielbasa sausage topped with fries, coleslaw, and barbecue sauce on a bun. It reflects the city’s Polish and Black culinary influences.
Dumplings commonly filled with potato, cheese, sauerkraut, or meat. They are deeply tied to Cleveland’s Eastern European communities and are a local comfort food staple.
A deli classic in Cleveland, usually served high-stacked on rye with mustard. The city is especially known for excellent Jewish-style corned beef.
Historic neighborhood tavern near Tremont, known for hearty local comfort food including a respected Polish Boy. Friendly, traditional pub atmosphere.
Upscale steakhouse in a grand former bank hall, popular for fine dining, seafood, and special occasions with an elegant atmosphere.
Legendary casual deli famous for enormous corned beef sandwiches. A classic Cleveland institution with a busy, no-frills atmosphere.
Costs are moderate by U.S. city standards. Hotels vary by season, while dining and coffee are generally reasonable for visitors.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and delivery drivers.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, OH, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH flights use the O'Hare International Airport to Hopkins International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Chicago, IL and Cleveland, OH airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
O'Hare International Airport is 3 km from Chicago city centre. Public transport options include:
O'Hare International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including American and intertiol. Top options include Tortas Frontera and Publican Tavern.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at O'Hare International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at O'Hare International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at O'Hare International Airport: Elevators, ramps, toilets.
Nearby hotels include Hotels such as Hilton Chicago O'Hare are located on airport grounds, with others like the Hyatt Regency nearby..
Hopkins International Airport is 2 km from Cleveland city centre. Public transport options include:
Hopkins International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Multiple restaurants in concourses, including fast food and sit-down options like Great Lakes Brewing Co. and Panini's
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, near gates and baggage claim.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hopkins International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hopkins International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hopkins International Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Several hotels nearby, including Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel within walking distance..
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