There are 6 ways to get from Chicago, IL to Cleveland by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland AmtrakFloridian / ...
6h 14m$75–160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus StationGreyhound US0164
7h 10m$30–100Drive 343.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago, IL to Cleveland343.2 mi
5h 39m$63–91Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)ORD - CLE
3h 51m$146–478Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus StationGreyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus StationGreyhound US0420
10h 5m$64–158Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Quincy to Midway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)MDW - CLE
3h 44m$76–468
Chicago, IL to Cleveland by foot and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago, IL to Cleveland is to bus which costs $30 - $100 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago, IL to Cleveland is to subway and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $75 - $470.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Cleveland Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Chicago, IL and Cleveland is 342 miles. The road distance is 345.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago, IL to Cleveland without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $75 - $160.
The train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtrak takes 6h 5m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Chicago, IL to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago, IL to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago, IL to Cleveland is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $100 and takes 7h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $480 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Barons Bus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Quincy to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago, IL to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Cleveland is 1h ahead of Chicago, IL. It is currently 3:20 AM in Chicago, IL and 4:20 AM in Cleveland.
Chicago, IL to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago, IL to Cleveland is 345 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Chicago, IL to Cleveland.
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