How to travel from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH

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Travel Information to Cleveland, OH from Chicago, IL

distanceDistance307 miles (495 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$45 - $233
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $45 (€38) • 11 h 20 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $233 (€201) • 1 h 20 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound, United or Amtrak

Travel 307 miles (495 km) by train, bus or flight between Chicago, IL and Cleveland, OH. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Greyhound, United or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH.

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from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH

How to get from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
train

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.

Amtrak
09:30PM7h08
Union Station, Chicago, IL
05:38AMCleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH
$631One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Amtrak
09:30PM7h08
Union Station, Chicago, IL
05:38AMCleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH
$631One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
American Airlines
11:48AM1h16
O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
02:04PMHopkins International Airport, OH (CLE)
$4221One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak
09:30PM7h08
Union Station, Chicago, IL
05:38AMCleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH
$1101One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
06:40PM6h05
Union Station, Chicago, IL
01:45AMCleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH
$1511One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
10:30PM8h40
Chicago, IL
08:10AMCleveland, OH
$701One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
03:20PM7h55
Chicago, IL
12:15AMCleveland, OH
$751One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
05:20AM12h40
Chicago, IL
07:00PMCleveland, OH
$751One-way
1 transfer
United
10:55AM1h21
O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
01:16PMHopkins International Airport, OH (CLE)
$4221One-way
0 transfers
United
07:38AM1h21
O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
09:59AMHopkins International Airport, OH (CLE)
$4221One-way
0 transfers
United
02:30PM1h22
O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
04:52PMHopkins International Airport, OH (CLE)
$4221One-way
0 transfers

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Travel on United, Amtrak and Greyhound travel to Cleveland from Chicago at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains to Cleveland from Chicago, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

      United Airlines is one of the USA’s leading airline and operates domestic and international routes. Economy, Premium Economy and Business are the ticket fares that the airline offers for your next travel from Chicago to Cleveland.

        FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH

        FAQs: 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.
        FAQs

        There are 3 ways to get from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH: train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH is a bus with an average price of $45 (€38).

        This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH:

        A bus is $188 (€162) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $233 (€201) from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH.

        A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH costing on average $51 (€44).

        The quickest way to travel between Chicago, IL and Cleveland, OH is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 20 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Getting to Cleveland, OH by bus takes 11 h 20 min on average.

        Train takes 7 h 8 min on average.

        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:

        • 1 bus a day.
        • 2 trains per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Cleveland, OH from Chicago, IL 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 when traveling 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 Greyhound from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH for $43 (€37) on Omio.
          • United, Sky West Airlines, American Airlines or piedmont airlines can take you to Cleveland, OH by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for American Airlines from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH for $50 (€43).
          • Amtrak can get you to Cleveland, OH by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH for $132 (€114) on Omio.

          Yes, there are direct routes from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH with the following travel companies:

          • You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Cleveland, OH with Greyhound.
          • You can find 2 direct trains per day to take to Cleveland, OH with Amtrak.

          Direct services to Cleveland, OH tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

          Omio customers who travel from Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Columbus, OH, Pittsburgh, PA or Cincinnati, OH. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cleveland, OH and these popular destinations at a great price.
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