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What is the best way to travel from Cleveland to Chicago?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Flights for the journey to Chicago from Cleveland. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
7h 25m
$43
$49
14
Flight
1h 32m
$249
$269
8

What is the cheapest way to reach Chicago from Cleveland?

You can get to Chicago with just $43 by taking a Bus from Greyhound US, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Sunday
from $46
Monday
from $45
Tuesday
Wednesday
from $43
Thursday
from $43
Friday
from $263
Saturday
from $50

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    7h 25m
    0
    3:35 AM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $46
  • Greyhound US
    8h 50m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $46
  • Greyhound US
    12h 20m
    0
    4:55 AM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    4:15 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $48
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Skyscanner
    1h 39m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    6:39 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $308
  • Skyscanner
    1h 39m
    0
    4:01 PM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    4:40 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $308
  • Skyscanner
    1h 47m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    8:17 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $308
  • United Airlines
    1h 32m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    7:47 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $308
  • United Airlines
    1h 32m
    0
    9:07 AM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    9:39 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $308

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound US
    8h 50m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $45
  • Greyhound US
    7h 25m
    0
    3:35 AM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $47
  • Greyhound US
    13h 5m
    0
    4:55 AM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    5:00 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $57
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Skyscanner
    1h 39m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    6:39 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $249
  • Skyscanner
    1h 47m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    8:17 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $249
  • United Airlines
    1h 32m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    7:47 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $249
  • United Airlines
    1h 32m
    0
    9:07 AM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    9:39 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $249
  • United Airlines
    1h 32m
    0
    10:55 AM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    11:27 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $249

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    8h 50m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $43
  • Greyhound US
    7h 25m
    0
    3:35 AM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $44
  • Greyhound US
    10h 50m
    0
    3:35 AM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    1:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $56
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Skyscanner
    1h 39m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    6:39 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $249
  • United Airlines
    1h 32m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    7:47 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $249
  • United Airlines
    1h 32m
    0
    9:07 AM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    9:39 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $249
  • United Airlines
    1h 32m
    0
    10:55 AM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    11:27 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $249
  • Skyscanner
    1h 39m
    0
    4:01 PM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    4:40 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $277

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound US
    7h 25m
    0
    3:35 AM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $43
  • Greyhound US
    8h 50m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $43
  • Greyhound US
    10h 50m
    0
    3:35 AM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    1:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $56

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Skyscanner
    1h 39m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    6:39 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $263
  • Skyscanner
    1h 47m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    8:17 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $263
  • United Airlines
    1h 32m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    7:47 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $263
  • United Airlines
    1h 32m
    0
    10:55 AM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    11:27 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $263
  • United Airlines
    1h 32m
    0
    2:06 PM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    2:38 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $263

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    8h 50m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $50
  • Greyhound US
    7h 25m
    0
    3:35 AM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $53
  • Greyhound US
    14h 0m
    0
    4:40 PM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    5:40 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $62

What are the fastest trips from Cleveland to Chicago?

You can get to Chicago from Cleveland in just 1h 32m with a Flight from United Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Sunday
from 1h 32m
Monday
from 1h 32m
Tuesday
Wednesday
from 1h 32m
Thursday
from 7h 25m
Friday
from 1h 32m
Saturday
from 7h 25m

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • United Airlines
    1h 32m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    7:47 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $308
  • United Airlines
    1h 32m
    0
    9:07 AM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    9:39 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $308
  • Skyscanner
    1h 39m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    6:39 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $308
  • Skyscanner
    1h 39m
    0
    4:01 PM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    4:40 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $308
  • Skyscanner
    1h 47m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    8:17 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $308
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    7h 25m
    0
    3:35 AM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $46
  • Greyhound US
    8h 50m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $46
  • Greyhound US
    12h 20m
    0
    4:55 AM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    4:15 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $48

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • United Airlines
    1h 32m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    7:47 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $249
  • United Airlines
    1h 32m
    0
    9:07 AM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    9:39 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $249
  • United Airlines
    1h 32m
    0
    10:55 AM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    11:27 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $249
  • Skyscanner
    1h 39m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    6:39 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $249
  • Skyscanner
    1h 47m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    8:17 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $249
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound US
    7h 25m
    0
    3:35 AM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $47
  • Greyhound US
    8h 50m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $45
  • Greyhound US
    13h 5m
    0
    4:55 AM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    5:00 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $57

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • United Airlines
    1h 32m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    7:47 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $249
  • United Airlines
    1h 32m
    0
    9:07 AM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    9:39 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $249
  • United Airlines
    1h 32m
    0
    10:55 AM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    11:27 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $249
  • Skyscanner
    1h 39m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    6:39 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $249
  • Skyscanner
    1h 39m
    0
    4:01 PM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    4:40 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $277
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    7h 25m
    0
    3:35 AM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $44
  • Greyhound US
    8h 50m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $43
  • Greyhound US
    10h 50m
    0
    3:35 AM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    1:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $56

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound US
    7h 25m
    0
    3:35 AM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $43
  • Greyhound US
    8h 50m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $43
  • Greyhound US
    10h 50m
    0
    3:35 AM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    1:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $56

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • United Airlines
    1h 32m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    7:47 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $263
  • United Airlines
    1h 32m
    0
    10:55 AM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    11:27 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $263
  • United Airlines
    1h 32m
    0
    2:06 PM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    2:38 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $263
  • Skyscanner
    1h 39m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    6:39 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $263
  • Skyscanner
    1h 47m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Cleveland Airport
    Cleveland Airport
    8:17 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $263

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    7h 25m
    0
    3:35 AM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $53
  • Greyhound US
    8h 50m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $50
  • Greyhound US
    14h 0m
    0
    4:40 PM
    Cleveland
    Greyhound Bus Station
    5:40 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $62
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Cleveland to Chicago

What are the most popular stations in Cleveland and Chicago?

In Cleveland, you will usually depart from Greyhound Bus Station, Central Station or Stephanie Tubbs Jones Transit Center, while in Chicago you will be arriving at California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Downtown Bus Station or 95th Red Line Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Chicago from Cleveland? With 7 connections between 2 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Cleveland and Chicago, you can pay as low as $43 with a Bus from Greyhound US.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from United Airlines: you will get to Chicago in just 1h 32m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Cleveland and Chicago are Greyhound US, United Airlines and Skyscanner, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Cleveland and Chicago is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Newburgh Heights, OH or to Cicero, IL, and look at flights from Cleveland Airport, and landing at Chicago Midway Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Cleveland to Chicago?

The most popular companies between Cleveland and Chicago, are Greyhound US, United Airlines and Skyscanner. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Greyhound US

Airlines: United Airlines and Skyscanner

All you need to know when you travel from Cleveland to Chicago

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Cleveland to Chicago. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Cleveland to Chicago

How can I reach Chicago from Cleveland?

Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Chicago from Cleveland.

How far is Chicago from Cleveland?

The distance between Cleveland and Chicago is 308.9 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Cleveland and Chicago?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 13 kgs of CO2, a train 17 kgs, a car 85 kgs, and a flight 122 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Cleveland to Chicago?

You can get to Chicago with just $43 by taking a Bus from Greyhound US.

What is the fastest way to get from Cleveland to Chicago?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Chicago in just 1h 32m with a Flight from United Airlines.

More routes to Cleveland and to Chicago

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Cleveland and to Chicago. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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