How to travel from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. 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 $44, and a flight costs an average of $95.

Distance: 308 miles (496 km)

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Flight

$114

Average price

$78

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Cheapest

$321

Average price

7h 24m

Average total duration

6h 54m

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30m

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9h 12m

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8h 42m

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4h 35m

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1h 35m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 3.0kg

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United

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from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL

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

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The best way to travel from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak40 Floridian
05:44AM6h46
Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH
11:30AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
$951One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak40 Floridian
05:44AM6h46
Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH
11:30AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
$951One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Republic AirlinesAA4614
05:00AM1h36
Hopkins International Airport
05:36AMO'Hare International Airport
$4911One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak49 Lake Shore Limited
04:03AM7h09
Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH
10:12AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
$1161One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak449 Lake Shore Limited
04:03AM7h09
Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH
10:12AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
$1371One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
12:25PM8h40
Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)
08:05PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$961One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
03:20AM7h40
Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)
10:00AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$1061One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
05:15AM13h20
Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)
05:35PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$1331One-way
1 transfer
UnitedUA609
11:00AM1h40
Hopkins International Airport
11:40AMO'Hare International Airport
$4911One-way
0 transfers
Sky West AirlinesAA4958
11:00AM1h41
Hopkins International Airport
11:41AMO'Hare International Airport
$4911One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA2465
09:00AM1h40
Hopkins International Airport
09:40AMO'Hare International Airport
$4911One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL

Travel to Chicago, IL 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 Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Cleveland, OH and Chicago, IL including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL is a bus with an average price of $44 (€35).

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

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL costing on average $47 (€38).

A bus is $51 (€40) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL costing on average $95 (€75).

The fastest way to travel from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 32m.

Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 36m.

Bus takes on average 7h 25m.

The distance from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL is approximately 308 miles (496 km).
The average frequency per day from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL is:
  • Around 23 flights per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cleveland, OH and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hopkins International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
  • Buses mostly depart from Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Barons Bus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
  • Travel with United, American Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Barons Bus.
  • 7 direct flights per day with United, American Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL often also extend their vacation to go to San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Indianapolis, IN, Milwaukee, WI, Minneapolis, MN. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chicago, IL and these popular destinations at a great price.
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