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How to get fromChicago, IL to Akronby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound) or car

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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Akron, line 081 bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Akron (CAK)plane plane ORD - CAK
    2. Take the bus from Ac Airport At Lauby Rd to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    4h 57m

  2. Bus via Columbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus Route D
    12h 40m
    $45–94

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus 61
    8h 37m
    $78–174

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus Greyhound US0164
    9h 20m
    $60–120

  5. Drive 362 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago, IL to Akroncar car 362 mi
    6h 4m
    $67–96

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane ORD - CLE
    2. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    5h 55m
    $178–500

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane MDW - CLE
    2. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    5h 45m
    $92–610

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MDW - CMH
    2. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    7h 48m
    $84–522

Chicago, IL to Akron by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Akron, OH, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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