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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 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)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$108 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $317 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 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 $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH costing on average $108 (€87).
A bus is $241 (€194) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH costing on average $317 (€255).
Other travel options to Cleveland, OH take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 0m.
Bus takes on average 7h 31m.
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.
- 7:00 AM8h00Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station4:00 PMCleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)$821One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:00 AM8h00Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station4:00 PMCleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)$821One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AA19347:34 PM1h28O'Hare International Airport10:02 PMHopkins International Airport$3551One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 48 Lake Shore Limited9:30 PM7h08Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL5:38 AMCleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH$1181One-way0 transfers
- 41 Floridian6:40 PM6h05Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL1:45 AMCleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH$1391One-way0 transfers
- 448 Lake Shore Limited9:30 PM7h08Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL5:38 AMCleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH$1391One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:25 PM6h50Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station8:15 PMCleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)$981One-way0 transfers- 6:00 PM7h10Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station2:10 AMCleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)$1091One-way0 transfers
AA63636:45 AM1h33O'Hare International Airport9:18 AMHopkins International Airport$3551One-way0 transfers- AA494911:30 AM1h34O'Hare International Airport2:04 PMHopkins International Airport$3551One-way0 transfers
AA34665:35 PM1h35O'Hare International Airport8:10 PMHopkins International Airport$3551One-way0 transfers
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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 $108 (€87).
A bus is $241 (€194) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH costing on average $317 (€255).
Other travel options to Cleveland, OH take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 0m.
Bus takes on average 7h 31m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 American Airlines, United, skywest airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Cleveland, OH by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Barons Bus to go to Cleveland, OH by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Cleveland, OH by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United, skywest airlines, Republic Airlines.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Barons Bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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