There are 6 ways to get from Cleveland to Wilmette by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Wilmettetrain
4h 30m$64–392Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus Cleveland
9h 46m$39–84Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
7h 53m$119–229Drive 358 mi
- Drive from Cleveland to Wilmettecar 358 mi
6h 7m$66–95Fly 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 Clybourn to Wilmettetrain
4h 49m$58–332Bus via Brookpark Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
10h 36m$60–110
Cleveland to Wilmette by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to Wilmette is to bus which costs $35 - $85 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland to Wilmette is to fly and train which takes 4h 30m and costs $60 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland to Wilmette. However, there are services departing from Cleveland and arriving at Central Street & Lawndale via Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard and Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Cleveland to Wilmette. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Amtrak and arriving at Wilmette via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Cleveland and Wilmette is 346 miles. The road distance is 360.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Wilmette without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Cleveland to Wilmette, including transfers.
Cleveland to Wilmette bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Cleveland station.
Cleveland to Wilmette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Wilmette is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs $110 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 9h 46m.
What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Wilmette, 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 Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 7h 35m.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Wilmette
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
Train from Clybourn to Wilmette
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $1
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
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- 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 Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Cleveland to Wilmette bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Wilmette is 1h behind Cleveland. It is currently 4:54 PM in Cleveland and 3:54 PM in Wilmette.
Cleveland to Wilmette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to Wilmette is 360 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Cleveland to Wilmette.
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