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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $615.
Distance: 308 miles (496 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$120 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $615 Average price | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH:
A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH costing on average $120.
A bus is $548 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH costing on average $615.
Other travel options to Cleveland, OH take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 15m.
Bus takes on average 8h 21m.
Tickets start at around $120 compared to roughly $105 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-14.78. The journey takes 6h 45m versus 5h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH
How to get from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:25 PM6h50Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station8:15 PMCleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)$891One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus12:25 PM6h50Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station8:15 PMCleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)$891One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UA14887:15 AM1h26O'Hare International Airport9:41 AMHopkins International Airport$3321One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 41 Floridian6:40 PM6h05Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL1:45 AMCleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH$1021One-way0 transfers
- 448 Lake Shore Limited9:30 PM7h08Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL5:38 AMCleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH$1231One-way0 transfers
- 48 Lake Shore Limited9:30 PM7h08Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL5:38 AMCleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH$1231One-way0 transfers
AA34299:45 AM1h31O'Hare International Airport12:16 PMHopkins International Airport$2741One-way0 transfers
AA43639:29 PM1h34O'Hare International Airport12:03 AMHopkins International Airport$2741One-way0 transfers- AA34542:41 PM1h35O'Hare International Airport5:16 PMHopkins International Airport$2741One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH:
A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH costing on average $120.
A bus is $548 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH costing on average $615.
Other travel options to Cleveland, OH take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 15m.
Bus takes on average 8h 21m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Cleveland, OH as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Hopkins International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side).
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Cleveland, OH by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Cleveland, OH by train.
- Travel with skywest airlines, American Airlines, United, Republic Airlines to go to Cleveland, OH by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 10 direct flights per day with skywest airlines, American Airlines, United.
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