There are 7 ways to get from Cleveland to Crete by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 211th St.train
5h 7m$92–462Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cleveland to Garybus Bsb 25
9h 10m$52–103Train
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.train Me
8h 47m$217–327Drive 337.3 mi
- Drive from Cleveland to Cretecar 337.3 mi
5h 40m$62–89Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CLE - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.train
5h 42m$392–842Bus to Akron, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Cleveland to Akronbus
- Fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CAK - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.train
7h 33m$68–334Bus via Brookpark Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
10h 17m$74–112
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to Crete is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland to Crete is to fly and train which takes 5h 7m and costs $90 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland to Crete. However, there are services departing from Cleveland and arriving at Steger Rd & Dorsetshire Dr via Hegewisch South Shore Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Cleveland to Crete. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Amtrak and arriving at 211th St. via LaSalle/Van Buren and Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between Cleveland and Crete is 364 miles. The road distance is 339.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Crete without a car is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs $210 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Cleveland to Crete, including transfers.
Cleveland to Crete bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Cleveland station.
Cleveland to Crete train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Crete is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs $210 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Crete, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Crete via Chicago Union Station, LaSalle/Van Buren, Harold Washington Library, Van Buren St., and 211th St. in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, Barons Bus operates a bus from Cleveland to Gary once daily. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Akron to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Akron to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 211th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $180–290
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland to Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Cleveland to Crete bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Gary station.
Crete is 1h behind Cleveland. It is currently 7:06 PM in Cleveland and 6:06 PM in Crete.
Cleveland to Crete train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to Crete is 339 miles. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Cleveland to Crete.
There are 67+ hotels available in Crete.











