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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Cleveland by plane, car, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Memphis, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane MDW - MEM
    2. Drive from Memphis-Airport-MEM to Clevelandcar car
    5h 16m
    $142–785

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)plane plane ORD - LIT
    2. Drive from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Clevelandcar car
    7h 2m
    $92–405

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Greenwood Amtrak Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the taxi from Greenwood Amtrak Station to Clevelandtaxi taxi
    14h 28m
    $368–626

  4. Drive 641.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Clevelandcar car 641.8 mi
    10h 41m
    $118–170

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Memphis, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane ORD - MEM
    2. Drive from Memphis-Airport-MEM to Clevelandcar car
    5h 41m
    $122–635

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Memphis (MEM) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 602.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Cleveland, Bolivar County, MS, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Cleveland. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Memphis (MEM), then drive to Cleveland. Alternatively, you can take the train to Greenwood Amtrak Station then take the taxi to Cleveland.

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