There are 7 ways to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
1h 56m$71–444Bus via Cleveland
cheapest- Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus Bsb 25
9h 22m$38–92Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
8h 35m$62–98Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
8h 36m$182–292Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago333.7 mi
5h 33mDrive 333.7 mi
- Drive from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Chicagocar 333.7 mi
5h 33m$59–86Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CLE - ORD
2h 25m$365–780
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Chicago by subway, foot, and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Chicago is to bus via Cleveland which costs $35 - $95 and takes 9h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Chicago is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs $70 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland Airport (CLE) station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Bus Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Cleveland Airport (CLE) station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Airport Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Cleveland Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between Cleveland Airport (CLE) and Chicago is 319 miles. The road distance is 335.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Chicago, including transfers.
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Cleveland Bus Station.
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Chicago is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs $70 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 8h 35m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $300 and takes 8h 36m.
What companies run services between Cleveland Airport (CLE), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 7h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Sunday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $180–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Cleveland Airport (CLE). It is currently 8:33 PM in Cleveland Airport (CLE) and 7:33 PM in Chicago.
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Chicago is 336 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Chicago.
There are 1304+ hotels available in Chicago.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cleveland Airport (CLE) and Chicago. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.