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How to get fromDes Plaines to Clevelandby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Plaines to Cleveland by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane ORD - CLE
    3h 4m
    $163–473
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    10h 12m
    $38–89
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Floridian / ...
    7h 50m
    $67–118
  4. Drive 360.6 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Clevelandcar car 360.6 mi
    6h 8m
    $66–95
  5. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane MDW - CLE
    4h 24m
    $89–613
  6. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    11h 54m
    $63–118

Des Plaines to Cleveland by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–110 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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