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How to get fromChicago to Clevelandby train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Cleveland by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Clevelandtaxi taxi
    3h 21m
    $173–256

  2. Drive 161.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Clevelandcar car 161.2 mi
    2h 43m
    $30–43

  3. Bus via 40 St & Morton Dr

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Molinebus bus Btw 1209 / ...
    4h 9m
    $59–97

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3h 12m
    $82–325

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the bus from Naperville to Molinebus bus Btw 1209
    4h 33m
    $90–121

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from District to Mother Hubbardsbus bus 30
    6h 30m
    $70–92

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Chicago to Moline once daily. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 3 hours.

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