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How to get fromChicago to Downtown Clevelandby subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    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
    3h 21m
    $90–558

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus Chicago
    6h 55m
    $55–95

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Floridian / ...
    6h 5m
    $110–230

  4. Drive 343.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Downtown Clevelandcar car 343.6 mi
    5h 43m
    $63–91

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane ORD - CLE
    3h 49m
    $376–808

  6. Bus via Brookpark Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    7h 51m
    $59–106

Chicago to Downtown Cleveland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Downtown 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. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.

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