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There are 8 ways to get from Akron to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Akron to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CAK - ORD
    4h 9m
    $43–263

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus bus 61
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    8h 59m
    $46–141

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    10h 50m
    $50–140

  4. Drive 361.1 mi

    1. Drive from Akron to Chicagocar car 361.1 mi
    6h 2m
    $66–96

  5. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    4h 33m
    $76–485

  6. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLE - ORD
    4h 53m
    $131–525

  7. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    6h 31m
    $75–432

  8. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus Cleveland / ...
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    11h 2m
    $43–128

Akron to Chicago by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Akron, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–140 and the journey takes 10h 50m.

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