There are 6 ways to get from Eastlake to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Line 12 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the bus from Vine St. & E. 300 St. to St. Clair & West Mallbus
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
4h 16m$67–382Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus Cleveland
9h 29m$37–89Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
8h 31m$112–234Drive 359.9 mi
- Drive from Eastlake to Chicagocar 359.9 mi
6h 6m$66–95Line 12 bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Vine St. & E. 300 St. to St. Clair & West Mallbus
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CLE - ORD
4h 41m$377–812Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
11h 36m$66–126
Eastlake to Chicago by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Eastlake to Chicago is to bus which costs $35 - $90 and takes 9h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Eastlake to Chicago is to line 12 bus and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $65 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Eastlake to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Vine St. & E. 300 St. and arriving at Chicago via Cleveland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Eastlake to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Amtrak and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between Eastlake and Chicago is 349 miles. The road distance is 362 miles.
The best way to get from Eastlake to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs $110 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Eastlake to Chicago, including transfers.
Eastlake to Chicago bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Cleveland station.
Eastlake to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Eastlake to Chicago is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs $110 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 9h 29m.
What companies run services between Eastlake, OH, USA and Chicago, 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
- $60–370
- 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 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
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
- +1 888-525-3872
- [email protected]
- Website
- laketran.com
Bus from Vine St. & E. 300 St. to St. Clair & West Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://laketran.com/
Bus from Vine St. & E. 300 St. to St. Clair & West Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://laketran.com/
- 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
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Eastlake to Chicago bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Chicago is 1h behind Eastlake. It is currently 6:26 PM in Eastlake and 5:26 PM in Chicago.
Eastlake to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eastlake to Chicago is 362 miles. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Eastlake to Chicago.
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