There are 7 ways to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cleveland by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), bus, 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 O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ORD - CLE
2h 3m$366–778Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus Chicago
9h 52m$34–89Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from O'Hare to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane MDW - CLE
4h 9m$82–513Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian / ...
7h 59m$102–235Bus via Brookpark Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
9h 48m$56–108Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Cleveland360.6 mi
6h 5mDrive 360.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Clevelandcar 360.6 mi
6h 5m$66–96
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cleveland by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cleveland is to bus via Brookpark Station which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cleveland is to fly which takes 2h 3m and costs $360 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) station to Cleveland station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Cleveland Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from O'Hare and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Cleveland is 329 miles. The road distance is 362.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cleveland without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs $100 - $240.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cleveland, including transfers.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cleveland is to fly which takes 2h 3m and costs $360 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 7h 59m, you could also bus via Brookpark Station, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h 48m.
What companies run services between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly. 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
- $75–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from O'Hare to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Cleveland is 1h ahead of Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). It is currently 4:09 PM in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and 5:09 PM in Cleveland.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cleveland is 363 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cleveland.
There are 690+ hotels available in Cleveland.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Cleveland. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.