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How to get fromCleveland to Lake Michiganby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Cleveland to Lake Michigan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    3h 30m
    $70–428

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    7h 46m
    $38–83

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    6h 58m
    $49–140

  4. Drive 342.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to Chicagocar car 342.1 mi
    5h 42m
    $63–91

  5. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLE - ORD
    3h 50m
    $134–488

  6. Bus to Akron, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Akron, OHbus bus
    2. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CAK - ORD
    5h 48m
    $45–299

  7. Bus via Shipshewana

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Shipshewanabus bus Cleveland
    2. Take the bus from Shipshewana to Chicagobus bus Cleveland
    8h 56m
    $39–114

Cleveland to Lake Michigan by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–140 and the journey takes 6h 46m.

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