There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Cleveland by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)MDW - CLE
3h 28m$70–448Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus StationGreyhound US0164
7h 10m$30–90Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland AmtrakFloridian / ...
6h 5m$70–160Drive 343.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago Loop to Cleveland343.4 mi
5h 41m$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 37m$116–418Bus 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$65–129
Chicago Loop to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Cleveland is to bus which costs $30 - $90 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Cleveland is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $70 - $450.
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 Loop and Cleveland is 332 miles. The road distance is 345.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Cleveland without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Chicago Loop to Cleveland, including transfers.
Chicago Loop to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Loop to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Cleveland is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $70 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 6h 5m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $90 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
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
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $40–90
- 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
- $35–65
- 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
- $35–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Loop to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Cleveland is 1h ahead of Chicago Loop. It is currently 4:01 AM in Chicago Loop and 5:01 AM in Cleveland.
Chicago Loop to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Loop to Cleveland is 345 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Chicago Loop to Cleveland.
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