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

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  1. Line 081 bus to Akron, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Metro Transit Center Akron Ohio to Ac Airport At Lauby Rdbus
    2. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCAK - ORD
    4h 2m

  2. Bus via Columbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Metro Transit Center Akron Ohio to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - ColumbusbusCleveland / ...
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to ChicagobusColumbus / ...
    11h 2m
    $43–128

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from RKP Transit Ctr to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus61
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union StationtrainFloridian / ...
    8h 59m
    $51–151

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Akron Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0164
    10h 50m
    $60–180

  5. Drive 361.1 mi

    1. Drive from Akron to Chicagocar361.1 mi
    5h 58m
    $66–96

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

    1. Take the bus from Metro Transit Center Akron Ohio to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeCLE - MDW
    4h 28m
    $76–455

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

    1. Take the bus from Metro Transit Center Akron Ohio to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCLE - ORD
    4h 52m
    $151–515

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

    1. Take the bus from Akron Bus Station to Columbus Airportbus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeCMH - MDW
    6h 36m
    $75–440

Akron to Chicago by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Akron, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Akron Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–180 and the journey takes 10h 50m.

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