There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Cleveland by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
best- Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane MDW - CLE
3h 17m$90–608Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus Chicago
6h 55m$30–80Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian / ...
6h 5m$90–200Drive 342.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Clevelandcar 342.9 mi
5h 44m$63–91Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ORD - CLE
3h 50m$206–558Bus via Brookpark Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
7h 50m$58–107
Chicago to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Cleveland is to bus which costs $30 - $80 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Cleveland is to subway and fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $90 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago and arriving at Cleveland. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.
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 and Cleveland is 330 miles. The road distance is 344.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Cleveland without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Chicago to Cleveland, including transfers.
Chicago to Cleveland bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Cleveland is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 6h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $200 - $600 and takes 3h 50m.
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 $90–200 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Alternatively, Barons Bus operates a bus from Chicago to Cleveland once daily. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Roosevelt to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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
- $90–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Cleveland bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Cleveland station.
Cleveland is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:00 AM in Chicago and 4:00 AM in Cleveland.
Chicago to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Cleveland is 345 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Chicago to Cleveland.
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