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How to get fromPainesville to Chicagoby car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound) or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Painesville to Chicago by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Drive to Erie International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Drive from Painesville to Erie-Airport-ERIcar car
    2. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ERI - ORD
    3h 45m
    $54–282

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Tyler Blvd. & Heisley Rd. to Chester Ave. -Greyhound Stationbus bus 12 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    10h 31m
    $33–88

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    8h 37m
    $59–165

  4. Drive 372.2 mi

    1. Drive from Painesville to Chicagocar car 372.2 mi
    6h 14m
    $68–99

  5. Line 1 bus, line 11 bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Wood St. & Sterling Ave. to Lakeland Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lakeland Transit Center Pnr to St. Clair & West Mallbus bus
    3. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    6h 4m
    $73–456

  6. Line 1 bus, line 11 bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Wood St. & Sterling Ave. to Lakeland Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lakeland Transit Center Pnr to St. Clair & West Mallbus bus
    3. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLE - ORD
    6h 24m
    $148–506

Painesville to Chicago by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration10h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Painesville, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–140 and the journey takes 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wood St. & Sterling Ave. to Chicago Bus Station via Tyler Blvd. & Heisley Rd., Chester Ave. -Greyhound Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 10h 31m.

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