How to travel from Cleveland, OH to Chicago

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from Cleveland, OH to Chicago

You can get from Cleveland, OH to Chicago by train, bus or flight.

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To get from Cleveland, OH to Chicago on Apr 03 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

04:03AMCleveland Amtrak7h09 10:12AMUnion Station
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04:03AMCleveland Amtrak7h09 10:12AMUnion Station
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04:03AMCleveland Amtrak7h09 10:12AMUnion Station
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07:39PMHopkins International Airport1h30 08:09PMO'Hare International Airport
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08:57AMHopkins International Airport1h31 09:28AMO'Hare International Airport
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Travel Information to Chicago from Cleveland, OH

distanceDistance307 miles (495 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or flight
priceTicket price range$2 - $240
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $2 (€2) • 7 h 35 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $240 (€213) • 1 h 21 min
carriersPopular travel companiesUnited

Take a bus or flight to travel 307 miles (495 km) from Cleveland, OH to Chicago. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 21 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $2 (€2). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are United among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight from Cleveland, OH to Chicago.

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There are 2 ways to travel between Cleveland, OH and Chicago including taking a bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Cleveland, OH to Chicago is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $2 (€2) compared to other travel options to Chicago:

A bus is generally $238 (€211) less than a flight for the same trip. Taking a flight costs on average $240 (€213) from Cleveland, OH to Chicago.

The fastest way from Cleveland, OH to Chicago is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 21 min.

There are alternative travel options to Chicago that can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 7 h 35 min   on average.

The distance from Cleveland, OH to Chicago is approximately 307 miles (495 km).

The average frequency per day from Cleveland, OH to Chicago is:

  • 1 bus a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cleveland, OH to Chicago:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cleveland, OH to Chicago:

    • You can travel by plane from Cleveland, OH to Chicago with United, and you can find United Cleveland, OH to Chicago tickets for $240 (€213) on Omio.

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

    • You'll find direct flights with envoy air, Republic Airlines, piedmont airlines or United.

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

    Your trip from Cleveland, OH to Chicago doesn't have to end in Chicago. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like New York City, Indianapolis, IN or Detroit, MI. If you’d like to add New York City, Indianapolis, IN or Detroit, MI to your Cleveland, OH to Chicago tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Chicago today!

    Before traveling from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

    • A bus ticket for this trip costs on average $2 (€2) one way.
    • A plane ticket for this trip costs on average $240 (€213) one way.

    But we recommend booking Cleveland, OH to Chicago tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.

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