Rome2Rio

How to get fromCleveland to Lake Zurichby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

Find Transport to Lake Zurich

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 7 ways to get from Cleveland to Lake Zurich by train (Amtrak), bus, 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Barringtontrain train Up-Nw
    8h 35m
    $214–321
  2. Drive  375.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cleveland to Lake Zurichcar car 375.3 mi
    6h 31m
    $62–90
  3. 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 Barringtontrain train Up-Nw
    10h 43m
    $90–132
  4. 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 Irving Park to Barringtontrain train
    5h 11m
    $78–378
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus bus Bsb 25
    10h 50m
    $65–120
  6. 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 Barringtontrain train
    5h 17m
    $104–518
  7. Bus to Akron, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Akronbus bus
    2. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CAK - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Barringtontrain train
    7h 4m
    $68–329

Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar117Weekly Planes
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

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

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

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There