There are 6 ways to get from Case Western Reserve University to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
3h 52m$70–448Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus Bsb 25
9h 7m$38–88Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
8h 41m$182–292Drive 347.2 mi
- Drive from Case Western Reserve University to Chicagocar 347.2 mi
5h 49m$62–89Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CLE - ORD
4h 21m$364–808Bus via Brookpark Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
9h 30m$62–98
Case Western Reserve University to Chicago by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Case Western Reserve University to Chicago is to bus which costs $35 - $90 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Case Western Reserve University to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $65 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Case Western Reserve University to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Cedar Rd & S Overlook Rd and arriving at Chicago via Cleveland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Case Western Reserve University station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Little Italy-Univ Circle Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Cleveland Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
The distance between Case Western Reserve University and Chicago is 337 miles. The road distance is 349.2 miles.
The best way to get from Case Western Reserve University to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs $180 - $300.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Case Western Reserve University to Chicago, including transfers.
Case Western Reserve University to Chicago bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Cleveland station.
Case Western Reserve University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Case Western Reserve University to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $65 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $300 and takes 8h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 9h 7m.
What companies run services between Case Western Reserve University, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $180–290 and the journey takes 6h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $180–290
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Case Western Reserve University to Chicago bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Chicago is 1h behind Case Western Reserve University. It is currently 2:14 AM in Case Western Reserve University and 1:14 AM in Chicago.
Case Western Reserve University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Case Western Reserve University to Chicago is 349 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Case Western Reserve University to Chicago.
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