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Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to Cleveland

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Cleveland from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today
$51
tomorrow
$42
Wednesday
$43
Thursday
$44
Friday
$46
Saturday
$43
Sunday
$53

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 10m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 2:10 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $51
FlixBus 6h 50m 12:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 8:15 PM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $60
Greyhound US 7h 35m 6:30 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 3:05 PM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $62
FlixBus 8h 40m 5:25 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:05 PM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $64
FlixBus 8h 5m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 2:10 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $64

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 40m 5:25 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:05 PM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $42
FlixBus 15h 15m 7:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 11:55 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $43
Greyhound US 7h 35m 6:30 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 3:05 PM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $44
FlixBus 8h 5m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 2:10 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $45
Greyhound US 7h 10m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 2:10 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $48

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 35m 6:30 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 3:05 PM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $43
Greyhound US 7h 10m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 2:10 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $43
FlixBus 14h 45m 6:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 10:25 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $43
FlixBus 14h 45m 7:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 11:25 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $45

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 14h 45m 6:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 10:25 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $44
FlixBus 8h 10m 11:05 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:15 PM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $45
FlixBus 14h 45m 7:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 11:25 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $45
Greyhound US 7h 35m 6:30 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 3:05 PM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $46
Greyhound US 7h 10m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 2:10 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $46

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 35m 6:30 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 3:05 PM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $46
Greyhound US 7h 10m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 2:10 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $46
FlixBus 6h 50m 12:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 8:15 PM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $51
FlixBus 8h 10m 11:05 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:15 PM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $53
FlixBus 14h 45m 6:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 10:25 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $53

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 35m 6:30 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 3:05 PM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $43
Greyhound US 7h 10m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 2:10 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $43
FlixBus 6h 50m 12:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 8:15 PM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $52
FlixBus 14h 45m 7:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 11:25 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $68
FlixBus 8h 5m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 2:10 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $72

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 35m 6:30 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 3:05 PM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $53
Greyhound US 7h 10m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 2:10 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $53
FlixBus 8h 10m 11:05 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:15 PM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $55
FlixBus 14h 45m 7:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 11:25 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $55
FlixBus 14h 45m 6:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 10:25 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $57
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Cleveland via Toledo, OH, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      12h 15m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      1:15 PM
      Toledo, OH
      Amtrak Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $29
      • Waiting Time 5h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 50m
      0
      6:25 PM
      Toledo, OH
      Amtrak Station
      8:15 PM
      Cleveland
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $17
    Travel time is 4h 5m longer, but you will save $7

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Cleveland is $37 on 7/14/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Cleveland

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Cleveland are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from Chicago to Cleveland. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Chicago and Cleveland.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 35 buses from Chicago to Cleveland, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Cleveland, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Cleveland

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 9 times every day by bus from Chicago to Cleveland in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Cleveland starting from $37!

Cheapest Bus $37
Fastest Bus 7h 50m
Earliest Bus 5:25 AM
Latest Bus 7:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes 9 Ø
Distance 308.9 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Cleveland

Every day, 9 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Cleveland: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/21
Monday 06/22
$49
Tuesday 06/23
$40
Wednesday 06/24
$39
Thursday 06/25
$41
Friday 06/26
$43
Saturday 06/27
$44
Sunday 06/28
$48
Monday 06/29
Tuesday 06/30
$46
Wednesday 07/01
Thursday 07/02
$45
Friday 07/03
$49
Saturday 07/04
$48
Sunday 07/05
$52
Monday 07/06
$44
Tuesday 07/07
Wednesday 07/08
$43
Thursday 07/09
$41
Friday 07/10
$42
Saturday 07/11
$42
Sunday 07/12
$51
Monday 07/13
$38
Tuesday 07/14
$37
Wednesday 07/15
$38
Thursday 07/16
Friday 07/17
$46
Saturday 07/18

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Cleveland

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Cleveland, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $37, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Cleveland. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $48.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Cleveland, with $37. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $45.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Cleveland

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chicago to Cleveland in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chicago to Cleveland, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chicago to Cleveland are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Cleveland

These are the most booked bus companies between Chicago to Cleveland from our users.

FlixBus from Chicago to Cleveland

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Chicago to Cleveland:

Cheapest Price $42
Fastest Bus 7h 50m
Earliest Bus 5:25 AM
Last Bus 7:40 PM
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 6/18/2026

Greyhound US from Chicago to Cleveland

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Chicago to Cleveland:

Cheapest Price $43
Fastest Bus 8h 10m
Earliest Bus 6:30 AM
Last Bus 6:00 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 6/18/2026

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Cleveland

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Cleveland.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Cleveland

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chicago to Cleveland? Or which bus companies serve the route Chicago to Cleveland? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chicago to Cleveland bus

How much does a Chicago Cleveland bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $37 and takes 9h 40m to reach Cleveland. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Cleveland?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $37 and $82. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cleveland.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Cleveland each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Cleveland bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Cleveland take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Cleveland is offered by FlixBus and takes 7h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $60. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Cleveland?

The earliest bus arriving in Cleveland from Chicago starts at 5:25 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to Cleveland?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Cleveland starts at 7:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Cleveland route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Cleveland, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Cleveland?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Cleveland by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Cleveland bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chicago Cleveland bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Cleveland bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to Cleveland on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Chicago to Cleveland?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 9 daily trips between Chicago and Cleveland. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Chicago to Cleveland?

Prices and availability for 9 trips between Chicago and Cleveland change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Cleveland

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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