There are 6 ways to get from O'Hare to Cleveland by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, 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.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ORD - CLE
3h 12m$366–808Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus Chicago
8h 45m$32–84Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian / ...
7h 52m$102–225Drive 357 mi
- Drive from O'Hare to Clevelandcar 357 mi
6h 4m$66–95Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Cumberland 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 2m$82–513Bus via Brookpark Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
9h 41m$56–103
O'Hare to Cleveland by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Cleveland is to bus which costs $30 - $85 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Cleveland is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $360 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Cleveland via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from O'Hare to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Cumberland and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between O'Hare and Cleveland is 333 miles. The road distance is 359.1 miles.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Cleveland without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from O'Hare to Cleveland, including transfers.
O'Hare to Cleveland bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
O'Hare to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Cleveland is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $360 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 7h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $85 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- 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
- $60–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
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
- $100–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Cumberland to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
- 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
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
O'Hare to Cleveland bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Cleveland station.
Cleveland is 1h ahead of O'Hare. It is currently 9:56 PM in O'Hare and 10:56 PM in Cleveland.
O'Hare to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to Cleveland is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from O'Hare to Cleveland.
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