There are 7 ways to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to University of Akron by plane, bus, train or car
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Recommended option
Fly Chicago O'Hare to Akron • 3h 34m
Cheapest option
Bus via Cleveland • 22h 19m
5 alternative options
Fly Chicago Midway to Cleveland, bus • 5h 25m
Train, bus • 10h 38m
Bus • 13h 6m
Drive • 6h 26m
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to University of Akron by bus and walk
The journey time between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and University of Akron is around 13h 6m and covers a distance of around 455 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company and Greyhound USA, the Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to University of Akron service departs from Terminal 2, Chicago, IL - O'Hare Intl Airport and arrives in University of Akron. Typically seven services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to University of Akron is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 26m.
The quickest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to University of Akron is to fly which costs $150 - $320 and takes 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to University of Akron. However, there are services departing from Terminal 2, Chicago, IL - O'Hare Intl Airport and arriving at Akron via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.
The distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and University of Akron is 338 miles. The road distance is 384.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to University of Akron without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 38m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to University of Akron, including transfers.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to University of Akron bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago station.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to University of Akron is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $150 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $110 and takes 13h 6m.
The quickest flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Akron Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 26m.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to University of Akron bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Akron station.
- Distance: 338.4 miles
- Duration: 3h 34m
What companies run services between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA and University of Akron, OH, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to University of Akron 3 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago to Akron once daily. Tickets cost $45 - $70 and the journey takes 10h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $330 - $650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $360
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway to Cleveland via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $370
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $45 - $70
- Premium
- $220 - $310
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $85 - $130
- Business Seat
- $85 - $130
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- Website
- akronmetro.org
Bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to RKP Transit Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1 - $5
- Schedules at
- akronmetro.org
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $70
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $45 - $70
- Flexible
- $75 - $110
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago, IL - 95th/Dan Ryan Station to Cleveland, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $120
- Book at
- baronsbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to University of Akron is 385 miles. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to University of Akron.
American Airlines and United Airlines offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Akron Airport.
There are 83+ hotels available in University of Akron. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Chicago Midway Airport is to shuttle which takes 20 min and costs $95.