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How to get fromCleveland to Great Lakesby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Cleveland to Great Lakes by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train Up-N
    8h 40m
    $118–234

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus bus Cleveland
    11h 11m
    $44–93

  3. Drive 377.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to Great Lakescar car 377.5 mi
    6h 28m
    $69–100

  4. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    5h 17m
    $70–394

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train Up-N
    11h 24m
    $60–112

  6. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLE - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    5h 36m
    $380–814

  7. Bus to Akron, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    2. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CAK - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    7h 34m
    $50–306

Cleveland to Great Lakes by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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

You can take a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Great Lakes via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, Barons Bus operates a bus from Cleveland to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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