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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 $46. 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 $46, and a flight costs an average of $53.
Distance: 308 miles (496 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$126 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $322 Average price | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 1m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL costing on average $126 (€103).
A bus is $249 (€205) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL costing on average $322 (€265).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
Bus takes on average 7h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL
How to get from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus+4:30 AM14h05Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)5:35 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$781One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus+4:30 AM14h05Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)5:35 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$781One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA13156:03 AM1h26Hopkins International Airport6:29 AMO'Hare International Airport$2471One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 40 Floridian2:59 AM6h46Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH8:45 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$1401One-way0 transfers
- 49 Lake Shore Limited4:03 AM7h09Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH10:12 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$1691One-way0 transfers
- 449 Lake Shore Limited4:03 AM7h09Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH10:12 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$6101One-way0 transfers
- · 11:35 AM9h30Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)8:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$781One-way1 transfer
AA34668:47 PM1h44Hopkins International Airport9:31 PMO'Hare International Airport$2471One-way0 transfers
AA63639:44 AM1h46Hopkins International Airport10:30 AMO'Hare International Airport$2471One-way0 transfers- AA49492:32 PM1h47Hopkins International Airport3:19 PMO'Hare International Airport$2471One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL costing on average $126 (€103).
A bus is $249 (€205) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL costing on average $322 (€265).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
Bus takes on average 7h 36m.
- Around 28 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Barons Bus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Barons Bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 8 direct flights per day with United, American Airlines.
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