There are 8 ways to get from Cleveland to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CLE - ORD
2h 58m$362–802Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus Cleveland
9h 17m$40–90Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to O'Haresubway
4h 11m$62–392Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
7h 49m$108–227Bus to Akron, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- 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
4h 56m$43–314Bus via Brookpark Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
10h 2m$54–108Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cleveland to Chicago O'Hare-ORD360 mi
6h 6mDrive 360 mi
- Drive from Cleveland to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)car 360 mi
6h 6m$66–95
Cleveland to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to bus via Brookpark Station which costs $50 - $110 and takes 10h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $360 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). However, there are services departing from Cleveland and arriving at Chicago via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Cleveland to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). However, there are services departing from Cleveland Amtrak and arriving at O'Hare via LaSalle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Cleveland and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 329 miles. The road distance is 362.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Cleveland to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), including transfers.
Cleveland to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Cleveland station.
Cleveland to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $360 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 7h 49m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 9h 17m.
What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 6h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Akron to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Akron to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- 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
- delta.com
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
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
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
- $100–230
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Website
- Miller Transportation
- Phone
- +1 888 954 6287
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go bus
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Go bus
- Book at
- Go bus booking
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
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cleveland to Chicago O'Hare-ORD
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Cleveland to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 1h behind Cleveland. It is currently 2:48 PM in Cleveland and 1:48 PM in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
Cleveland to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 362 miles. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Cleveland to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
There are 303+ hotels available in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cleveland and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.