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

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

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  1. Fly Akron to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CAK - ORD
    3h 57m
    $42–257

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from RKP Transit Center to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus bus 61
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    8h 54m
    $185–295

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    9h 55m
    $60–110

  4. Drive  361.1 mi

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

  5. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway 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 Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    4h 1m
    $71–437

  6. 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 30m
    $371–817

  7. 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
    $80–472

  8. Bus via Cleveland

    1. Take the bus from S. Broadway St & E. Bowery St to Southgate Transit Centerbus bus 31 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus bus Bsb 25
    11h 37m
    $42–92

Akron to Chicago by bus, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 375.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Akron, OH, 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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 9h 55m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.

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