There are 4 ways to get from Cleveland to Lake Michigan Beach by train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, drive (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Drive from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Lake Michigan Beachcar
5h 40m$142–219Drive 288.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cleveland to Lake Michigan Beachcar 288.3 mi
4h 55m$53–76Fly 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 Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain
6h 31m$140–518Fly 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 Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain
6h 58m$442–930
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to Lake Michigan Beach is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland to Lake Michigan Beach is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs $50 - $80.
The distance between Cleveland and Lake Michigan Beach is 295 miles. The road distance is 290 miles.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Cleveland to Lake Michigan Beach, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to Lake Michigan Beach is 290 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Cleveland to Lake Michigan Beach.
There are 170+ hotels available in Lake Michigan Beach.
What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Lake Michigan Beach, MI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Cleveland to Lake Michigan Beach. However, you can take the train to Elkhart Amtrak Station then drive to Lake Michigan Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from Cleveland to Lake Michigan Beach in around 4h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Amtrak
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