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How to get fromAkron to Chicago Loopby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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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
    3h 58m
    $42–256

  2. Bus via Cleveland

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Akron to Clevelandbus bus Bsb 28 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus bus Bsb 25
    9h 27m
    $41–122

  3. 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 56m
    $181–291

  4. Drive  362 mi

    1. Drive from Akron to Chicago Loopcar car 362 mi
    6h 5m
    $67–96

  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 Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    4h 4m
    $71–407

  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 Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLE - ORD
    4h 21m
    $371–817

  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 29m
    $75–432

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    10h 7m
    $62–103

Akron to Chicago Loop by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 375.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Akron to Washington & Lasalle via Cleveland, Chicago, and Jefferson & Harrison in around 9h 27m.

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