There are 6 ways to get from Evanston to Cleveland by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
best- Take the subway from Main to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ORD - CLE
4h 17m$128–493Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
9h 20m$32–82Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian / ...
7h 40m$64–165Drive 355.4 mi
- Drive from Evanston to Clevelandcar 355.4 mi
6h 2m$65–94Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Main to Washington/Wabashsubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane MDW - CLE
4h 3m$82–563Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
11h 59m$62–145
Evanston to Cleveland by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Cleveland is to bus which costs $30 - $85 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Evanston to Cleveland is to subway and fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $80 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Cleveland station. However, there are services departing from Paulina & Howard Terminal and arriving at Cleveland Bus Station via Michigan & Washington and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Evanston and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Evanston and Cleveland is 358 miles. The road distance is 357.5 miles.
The best way to get from Evanston to Cleveland without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs $60 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Evanston to Cleveland, including transfers.
Evanston to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Evanston to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Evanston to Cleveland is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs $60 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $85 and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–160 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Barons Bus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- 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 O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Main to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Main to Washington/Wabash
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Evanston to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Cleveland is 1h ahead of Evanston. It is currently 8:10 AM in Evanston and 9:10 AM in Cleveland.
Evanston to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Cleveland is 357 miles. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Evanston to Cleveland.
There are 470+ hotels available in Cleveland.