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How to get fromChicago to Cleveland, OHby subway, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, line 9 bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane MDW - CLE
    3. Take the bus from Prospect Av & W 3Rd St to Payne Av & E 30Th Stbus bus
    3h 50m
    $94–561

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus Chicago
    7h 12m
    $30–80

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Floridian / ...
    6h 42m
    $115–227

  4. Drive 344.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Cleveland, OHcar car 344.3 mi
    5h 44m
    $63–91

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 9 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane ORD - CLE
    2. Take the bus from Prospect Av & W 3Rd St to Payne Av & E 30Th Stbus bus
    4h 19m
    $378–811

  6. Bus via Brookpark Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    8h 20m
    $61–108

Chicago to Cleveland, OH by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $110–230 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Alternatively, Barons Bus operates a bus from Chicago to Cleveland once daily. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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