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How to get fromChicago to Painesvilleby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Painesville by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland AmtraktrainFloridian / ...
    8h 51m
    $77–165

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus StationbusGreyhound US0164
    9h 54m
    $36–93

  3. Drive 372.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Painesvillecar372.2 mi
    6h 11m
    $68–99

  4. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, line 11 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeMDW - CLE
    3. Take the bus from W. 3Rd St. & W. Prospect Ave. to Lakeland Transit Centerbus
    4. Take the bus from Lakeland Transit Center to W Washington St. & Liberty St.bus
    5h 55m
    $82–496

  5. Bus via Akron

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Akron Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from RKP Transit Ctr to Euclid Ave & E. 21st St @ Cleveland Stabus61
    3. Take the bus from Chester Ave. & E. 24Th St. to Tyler Blvd. & Heisley Rd.bus10 / ...
    15h 5m
    $59–177

  6. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 11 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeORD - CLE
    2. Take the bus from W. 3Rd St. & W. Prospect Ave. to Lakeland Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Lakeland Transit Center to W Washington St. & Liberty St.bus
    6h 22m
    $148–486

Chicago to Painesville by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Painesville, 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 $40–85 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Barons Bus also services this route once daily.

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