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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Akron by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Akron

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Akron (CAK)planeORD - CAK
    4h 45m
    $58–375
  2. Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Akron Bus StationbusFlixBus 2516
    9h 37m
    $42–100
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to ClevelandtrainFloridian / ...
    2. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to RKP Transit Ctrbus61
    8h 27m
    $76–157
  4. Drive 361.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Akroncar361.7 mi
    5h 59m
    $66–96
  5. 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)planeMDW - CLE
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Akron, OHbus
    5h 12m
    $82–596
  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)planeORD - CLE
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Akron, OHbus
    5h 34m
    $128–496
  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Akron Bus StationbusGreyhound US0164
    9h 45m
    $45–110

Chicago to Akron by subway and bus (Flixbus)

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Akron (CAK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Akron Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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