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How to get fromAkron to Chicagoby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Akron to Chicago by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    3h 56m
    $65–397

  2. Bus via Cleveland

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland, OHbus bus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus bus Cleveland
    9h 20m
    $38–120

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641
    7h 50m
    $50–110

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus bus 61
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    8h 56m
    $91–201

  5. Drive 361.1 mi

    1. Drive from Akron to Chicagocar car 361.1 mi
    6h 3m
    $66–96

  6. Fly Akron to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CAK - ORD
    4h 1m
    $49–300

  7. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLE - ORD
    4h 19m
    $370–817

  8. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    6h 26m
    $70–402

Akron to Chicago by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Akron, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Chicago Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours.

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