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How to get fromCleveland, OH to Chicagoby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Line 9 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Payne Av & E 30Th St to Prospect Av & W 3Rd Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    3h 38m
    $62–380

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus bus Cleveland
    7h 52m
    $35–85

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    8h 16m
    $98–212

  4. Drive 344.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland, OH to Chicagocar car 344.2 mi
    5h 43m
    $63–91

  5. Line 9 bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Payne Av & E 30Th St to Prospect Av & W 3Rd Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLE - ORD
    4h 1m
    $368–810

  6. Bus via Brookpark Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    9h 15m
    $50–100

Cleveland, OH to Chicago by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

Barons Bus operates a bus from Cleveland to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–210 and the journey takes 6h 46m.

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