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How to get fromChicago to Clevelandby train, car, bus, plane, taxi, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Cleveland by train, car, bus, plane, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Drive from Milwaukee to Clevelandcar car
    2h 39m
    $59–90

  2. Drive  154.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Clevelandcar car 154.7 mi
    2h 50m
    $29–41

  3. Train, line 12 bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from N5 & Clybourn to Service Road & Schroederbus bus 12
    3. Drive from Service Road & Schroeder to Clevelandcar car
    3h 26m
    $59–92

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Green Bay, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Green Bay (GRB)plane plane ORD - GRB
    2. Drive from Green Bay (GRB) to Clevelandcar car
    3h 50m
    $46–270

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ORD - MKE
    2. Drive from Baker & Camden to Clevelandcar car
    5h 1m
    $616–975

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane ORD - ATW
    2. Take the taxi from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Clevelandtaxi taxi
    4h 27m
    $162–415

  7. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, drive

    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MDW - MKE
    3. Drive from Baker & Camden to Clevelandcar car
    4h 37m
    $76–505

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Green Bay (GRB) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Cleveland. However, you can take the train to Milwaukee then drive to Cleveland. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland via Milwaukee, N5 & Clybourn, and Service Road & Schroeder in around 3h 26m.

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