There are 7 ways to get from Cleveland to Chicago Heights by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
8h 39m$119–233Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cleveland to Garybus Cleveland
9h 38m$38–88Drive 333.6 mi
- Drive from Cleveland to Chicago Heightscar 333.6 mi
5h 36m$61–88Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 211th St.train
5h 27m$64–396Bus via Brookpark Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
10h 31m$54–108Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CLE - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.train
5h 58m$60–336Bus to Akron, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus
- Fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CAK - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.train
7h 57m$50–298
Cleveland to Chicago Heights by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to Chicago Heights is to bus which costs $35 - $90 and takes 9h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland to Chicago Heights is to fly and train which takes 5h 27m and costs $60 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland to Chicago Heights. However, there are services departing from Cleveland and arriving at Halsted St & Lincoln Hwy via Gary Bus Station and 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Cleveland to Chicago Heights. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Amtrak and arriving at 95th via Jackson-Red. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Cleveland and Chicago Heights is 370 miles. The road distance is 335.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Chicago Heights without a car is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs $110 - $240.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Cleveland to Chicago Heights, including transfers.
Cleveland to Chicago Heights bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Cleveland station.
Cleveland to Chicago Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Chicago Heights is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs $110 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 9h 38m.
What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Chicago Heights, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $110–230 and the journey takes 6h 46m. Alternatively, Barons Bus operates a bus from Cleveland to Gary once daily. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Akron to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Akron to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 211th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–35
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
- Phone
- +1 888 954 6287
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegobus.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://ridegobus.com
- Book at
- https://booking.ridegobus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cleveland to Chicago Heights bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Gary station.
Chicago Heights is 1h behind Cleveland. It is currently 12:02 PM in Cleveland and 11:02 AM in Chicago Heights.
Cleveland to Chicago Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to Chicago Heights is 336 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Cleveland to Chicago Heights.
There are 100+ hotels available in Chicago Heights.
















