There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Cleveland Airport (CLE) by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
best- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane MDW - CLE
2h 44m$88–605Bus via Cleveland
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus Bsb 26
7h 51m$38–86Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian / ...
7h 2m$191–291Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
7h 29m$67–97Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)332.7 mi
5h 32mDrive 332.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Cleveland Airport (CLE)car 332.7 mi
5h 32m$59–85Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ORD - CLE
3h 8m$362–805
Chicago to Cleveland Airport (CLE) by bus, foot, and subway (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Cleveland Airport (CLE) is to bus via Cleveland which costs $35 - $90 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Cleveland Airport (CLE) is to subway and fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $85 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Cleveland Airport (CLE) station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Cleveland Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Cleveland Airport (CLE) station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Airport Station via Tower City Station Track 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Chicago and Cleveland Airport (CLE) is 319 miles. The road distance is 334.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Cleveland Airport (CLE) without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs $190 - $300.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Chicago to Cleveland Airport (CLE), including transfers.
Chicago to Cleveland Airport (CLE) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Cleveland Airport (CLE) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Cleveland Airport (CLE) is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs $190 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 29m, you could also fly, which costs $360 - $850 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Cleveland Airport (CLE), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $180–290 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 7h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Adams/Wabash to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 23 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 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
- $180–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- $60–95
- 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 to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Cleveland Airport (CLE) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Cleveland Airport (CLE) is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 2:41 PM in Chicago and 3:41 PM in Cleveland Airport (CLE).
Chicago to Cleveland Airport (CLE) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Cleveland Airport (CLE) is 335 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Chicago to Cleveland Airport (CLE).
There are 39+ hotels available in Cleveland Airport (CLE).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago and Cleveland Airport (CLE). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.