There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to University of Akron by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Akron
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Akron (CAK)ORD - CAK
5h 1m$58–365Bus via Columbus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - ColumbusChicago
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Metro Transit Center Akron OhioLouisville / ...
11h 16m$44–125Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to ClevelandFloridian / ...
- Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to RKP Transit Ctr61
8h 49m$76–157Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Akron Bus StationGreyhound US0164
10h 6m$60–110Drive 362.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago to University of Akron362.3 mi
6h 1m$67–96Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)MDW - CLE
- Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to RKP Transit Ctr
5h 41m$80–560Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)ORD - CLE
- Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to RKP Transit Ctr
6h 3m$126–460
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Akron (CAK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to University of Akron is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to University of Akron is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $55 - $370.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Akron Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 45m.
The distance between Chicago and University of Akron is 379 miles. The road distance is 364.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to University of Akron without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 49m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Chicago to University of Akron, including transfers.
Chicago to University of Akron bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to University of Akron is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $55 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 10h 6m.
Chicago to University of Akron bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Akron Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to University of Akron is 364 miles. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Chicago to University of Akron.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and University of Akron, OH, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Akron (CAK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Akron Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–110 and the journey takes 9h 45m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 330 762 0341
- Website
- yourmetrobus.org
Bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to RKP Transit Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- yourmetrobus.org
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 Akron Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Metro Transit Center Akron Ohio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 125+ hotels available in University of Akron.