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Compare train and bus for Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH
Omio 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 €43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. 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 €43, and a flight costs an average of €278.
Distance: 308 miles (496 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€92 Average price | €51 Average price Cheapest | €314 Average price |
7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 41m Average total duration 8h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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48 Lake Shore LimitedFastest
41 FloridianOther options
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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH
Travel to Cleveland, OH easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH.
You can get from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Cleveland, OH from Chicago, IL is a bus with an average price of $34 (€31).
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH:
Taking a bus costs $57 (€52) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $92 (€83) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $38 (€34) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $72 (€65).
The fastest way to get to Cleveland, OH from Chicago, IL is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 18 min.
Other travel options to Cleveland, OH take longer:
Bus takes on average 7 h 45 min.
Train takes on average 6 h 5 min.
You should expect to travel around 307 miles (495 km) between Chicago, IL and Cleveland, OH.
The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH is:
- 5 buses a day.
- 7 flights per day.
- 3 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Chicago, IL and Cleveland, OH as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH:
The following travel companies offer services from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH:
- Greyhound or FlixBus can get you to Cleveland, OH by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH for $34 (€31) on Omio.
- Travel with United or American Airlines for flights to Cleveland, OH. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for United Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH tickets on Omio for $121 (€110).
- Amtrak can take you to Cleveland, OH by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Amtrak from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH for $72 (€65).
Yes, there are direct services available from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH with the following travel companies:
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- Direct flights with with 6 direct flights per day.
- Direct trains with Amtrak with 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cleveland, OH as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH.
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