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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 an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, while a flight costs an average of $593.
Distance: 308 miles (496 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$137 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $593 Average price | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration 8h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration Fastest 4h 28m Onboard + 2h 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL costing on average $137.
A bus is $524 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL costing on average $593.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 30m.
Bus takes on average 9h 22m.
Tickets start at around $137 compared to roughly $105 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-31.64. The journey takes 7h 0m versus 5h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
- · 11:35 AM9h30Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)8:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$821One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- · 11:35 AM9h30Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)8:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$821One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- UA47210:53 AM1h36Hopkins International Airport11:29 AMO'Hare International Airport$3321One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 40 Floridian2:59 AM6h46Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH8:45 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$1231One-way0 transfers
- 449 Lake Shore Limited4:03 AM7h09Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH10:12 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$1231One-way0 transfers
- 49 Lake Shore Limited4:03 AM7h09Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH10:12 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$1231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:30 AM6h55Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)1:25 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$921One-way0 transfers
AA43605:12 AM1h37Hopkins International Airport5:49 AMO'Hare International Airport$2741One-way0 transfers
AA342912:51 PM1h44Hopkins International Airport1:35 PMO'Hare International Airport$2741One-way0 transfers- AA47848:44 PM1h46Hopkins International Airport9:30 PMO'Hare International Airport$2741One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL costing on average $137.
A bus is $524 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL costing on average $593.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 30m.
Bus takes on average 9h 22m.
- Around 44 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 Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, skywest airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 10 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United, skywest airlines.
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