There are 6 ways to get from Northwestern University to Cleveland by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
best- Take the subway from Foster to Clark/Lakesubway
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane MDW - CLE
4h 18m$82–513Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus Bsb 26
9h 37m$32–82Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian / ...
8h 9m$182–295Drive 356.3 mi
- Drive from Northwestern University to Clevelandcar 356.3 mi
6h 7m$65–94Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Foster to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ORD - CLE
4h 36m$368–813Bus via Brookpark Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
10h 8m$60–98
Northwestern University to Cleveland by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Northwestern University to Cleveland is to bus which costs $30 - $85 and takes 9h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Northwestern University to Cleveland is to subway and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $80 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Northwestern University to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Sheridan & Foster and arriving at Cleveland via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Northwestern University to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Foster and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Northwestern University and Cleveland is 345 miles. The road distance is 358.4 miles.
The best way to get from Northwestern University to Cleveland without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs $180 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Northwestern University to Cleveland, including transfers.
Northwestern University to Cleveland bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
Northwestern University to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Northwestern University to Cleveland is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs $180 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $85 and takes 9h 37m.
What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $180–290 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Alternatively, Barons Bus operates a bus from Chicago to Cleveland once daily. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Foster to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Foster to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $180–290
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Northwestern University to Cleveland bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Cleveland station.
Cleveland is 1h ahead of Northwestern University. It is currently 2:48 AM in Northwestern University and 3:48 AM in Cleveland.
Northwestern University to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northwestern University to Cleveland is 358 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Northwestern University to Cleveland.
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