There are 7 ways to get from Cuyahoga Valley National Park to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
7h 18m$167–309Line 77 bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Brecksville Rd & Cherry St to Prospect Av & W 3Rd Stbus
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
4h 38m$62–390Bus
- Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2641
9h 30m$72–140Drive 348.8 mi
- Drive from Cuyahoga Valley National Park to Chicagocar 348.8 mi
5h 47m$64–92Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 2m$118–195Line 77 bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Brecksville Rd & Cherry St to Prospect Av & W 3Rd Stbus
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CLE - ORD
5h 3m$368–810Line 10 bus, line 081 bus to Akron, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from N. Howard & Ridge to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus
- Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Ac Airport At Lauby Rdbus
- Fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CAK - ORD
5h 37m
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cuyahoga Valley National Park to Chicago is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Cuyahoga Valley National Park to Chicago is to line 77 bus and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $60 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Cuyahoga Valley National Park to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from N. Howard & Ridge and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Cuyahoga Valley National Park to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Amtrak and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Chicago is 365 miles. The road distance is 350.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cuyahoga Valley National Park to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs $160 - $310.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Cuyahoga Valley National Park to Chicago, including transfers.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron station.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cuyahoga Valley National Park to Chicago is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs $160 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Cuyahoga Valley National Park, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
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. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Chicago Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- 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
- 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
- $50–330
Flights from Akron to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- 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
- $60–390
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
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Brecksville Rd & Cherry St to Prospect Av & W 3Rd St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Greater Cleveland Transit Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Brecksville Rd & Cherry St to Prospect Av & W 3Rd St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Greater Cleveland Transit Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 330 762 0341
- Website
- Akron Metro
Bus from N. Howard & Ridge to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- Akron Metro
- Phone
- +1-800-379-3661
- Website
- SARTA
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Ac Airport At Lauby Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SARTA
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More Questions & Answers
Cuyahoga Valley National Park to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It is currently 3:25 PM in Cuyahoga Valley National Park and 2:25 PM in Chicago.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cuyahoga Valley National Park to Chicago is 351 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Cuyahoga Valley National Park to Chicago.
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