How to travel from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL

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Travel Information to Chicago, IL from Cleveland, OH

distanceDistance307 miles (495 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$38 - $59
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $38 (€34) • 6 h 50 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $46 (€42) • 1 h 26 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound, United or Amtrak

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

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

Train
Bus
Flight
Cheapest price 57 36Cheapest 76
Average price 106 60Cheapest 310
Average duration6h 46m7h 20m1h 30m
Direct Options
First departure7:59 AM9:35 AM11:00 AM
Last departure9:03 AM10:20 PM11:03 PM
No. of daily departures22-
Companies
  • Amtrak
  • Greyhound
  • FlixBus
  • United
  • American Airlines

Travel options
from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL

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

Our recommendation
bus

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.

Greyhound
12:15PM8h50
Cleveland, OH
08:05PMChicago, IL
$651One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Greyhound
12:15PM8h50
Cleveland, OH
08:05PMChicago, IL
$651One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
United
10:57AM1h39
Hopkins International Airport, OH (CLE)
11:36AMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4461One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak
04:03AM7h09
Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH
10:12AMUnion Station, Chicago, IL
$871One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
04:03AM7h09
Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH
10:12AMUnion Station, Chicago, IL
$871One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
02:59AM6h46
Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH
08:45AMUnion Station, Chicago, IL
$871One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
05:20PM7h20
Cleveland, OH
11:40PMChicago, IL
$691One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:35AM10h20
Cleveland, OH
01:55PMChicago, IL
$711One-way
1 transfer
United
09:00AM1h39
Hopkins International Airport, OH (CLE)
09:39AMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4461One-way
0 transfers
Republic Airlines
02:12PM1h43
Hopkins International Airport, OH (CLE)
02:55PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4461One-way
0 transfers
United
06:00PM1h39
Hopkins International Airport, OH (CLE)
06:39PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4461One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best route to Chicago from Cleveland with Amtrak, United and Greyhound. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most affordable trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak travel running daily, you can travel by travel across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela travel for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your travel journey between Cleveland and Chicago, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

      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 Cleveland to Chicago.

        FAQs: Travel from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL

        FAQs: 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 ways to get from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL: train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to travel from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL is a bus with an average price of $38 (€34).

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

        A bus is $8 (€7) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $46 (€42) from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL.

        Taking a bus costs $21 (€19) less than taking a train, which costs on average $59 (€53) for the same trip.

        The fastest way from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 26 min.

        There are alternative travel options to Chicago, IL that take longer:

        Bus takes 6 h 50 min on average.

        Taking a train requires on average 6 h 46 min of travel time.

        The Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL distance is around 307 miles (495 km).

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

        • Around 4 buses per day.
        • 9 flights a day.
        • 3 trains a day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Cleveland, OH to 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 Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL:

          The following travel companies offer services from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL:

          • Greyhound or FlixBus can take you to Chicago, IL by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL for $38 (€34).
          • United or American Airlines can take you to Chicago, IL by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for American Airlines from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL for $46 (€42).
          • Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Amtrak Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL tickets on Omio for $59 (€53).

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

          • Direct bus available with Greyhound 2 direct buses per day.
          • 6 direct flights per day with.
          • Direct train available with Amtrak 3 direct trains per day.

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

          Looking to extend your trip from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL? Many Omio customers who go from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like San Francisco, CA, Indianapolis, IN, New York, NY, Milwaukee, WI or Champaign, IL. If you're looking to explore San Francisco, CA, Indianapolis, IN, New York, NY, Milwaukee, WI or Champaign, IL from Chicago, IL, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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