There are 6 ways to get from Akron Airport (CAK) to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CAK - ORD
2h 31m$45–264Bus via Cleveland
cheapest- Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland, OHbus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo / ...
- Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus Cleveland
10h 51m$39–121Bus
- Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2641
9h 21m$56–121Bus, train
- Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus 61
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
10h 27m$103–233Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Akron-CAK to Chicago369.3 mi
6h 31mDrive 369.3 mi
- Drive from Akron Airport (CAK) to Chicagocar 369.3 mi
6h 31m$68–98
Akron Airport (CAK) to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Akron Airport (CAK) to Chicago is to bus which costs $55 - $130 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Akron Airport (CAK) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $40 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Akron Airport (CAK) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Akron / Canton Airport and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
The distance between Akron Airport (CAK) and Chicago is 363 miles. The road distance is 371.5 miles.
The best way to get from Akron Airport (CAK) to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 9h 21m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Akron Airport (CAK) to Chicago, including transfers.
Akron Airport (CAK) to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron station.
The best way to get from Akron Airport (CAK) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $40 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 9h 21m.
Akron Airport (CAK) to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Akron Airport (CAK). It is currently 1:26 AM in Akron Airport (CAK) and 12:26 AM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Akron Airport (CAK), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Chicago Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $60–110 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Akron to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Akron to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 330 762 0341
- Website
- akronmetro.org
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- akronmetro.org
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–35
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
- Phone
- +1 888 954 6287
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegobus.com
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://ridegobus.com
- Book at
- https://booking.ridegobus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Akron-CAK to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Yes, the driving distance between Akron Airport (CAK) to Chicago is 371 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Akron Airport (CAK) to Chicago.
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