There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cleveland by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus, bus (Greyhound), 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 from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane MDW - CLE
1h 47m$86–520Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus Chicago
9h 22m$35–86Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ORD - CLE
4h 20m$378–813Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian / ...
7h 52m$106–238Bus via Brookpark Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
9h 42m$58–111Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Cleveland343.6 mi
5h 49mDrive 343.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Clevelandcar 343.6 mi
5h 49m$63–91
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cleveland by subway, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cleveland is to bus which costs $35 - $90 and takes 9h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cleveland is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs $85 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Midway CTA Station and arriving at Cleveland via Jackson & Austin Terminal and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Cleveland is 320 miles. The road distance is 345.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cleveland without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs $100 - $240.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cleveland, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cleveland bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cleveland is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs $85 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 7h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 9h 22m.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cleveland bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Cleveland station.
Cleveland is 1h ahead of Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). It is currently 1:54 PM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 2:54 PM in Cleveland.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cleveland is 346 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cleveland.
There are 618+ hotels available in Cleveland.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Cleveland. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.