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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park) | Downtown Greyhound Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park) | Downtown Greyhound Station | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park) | Downtown Greyhound Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Cleveland Bus Station | Downtown Greyhound Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Cleveland Bus Station | Downtown Greyhound Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park) | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park) | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park) | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Cleveland to Chicago
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 7 hours 9 minutes, and with fares starting at just $76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Cleveland and Chicago
Stops in Cleveland
- A
Greyhound Station
1465 Chester Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA
Stops in Chicago
- A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA - C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA - D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA - E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA - F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cleveland, OH, US to Chicago by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Cleveland to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cleveland to Chicago start from $61. The average price for this route is around $81. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cleveland to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Cleveland to Chicago is 12h 40m, covering a distance of 489 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h and is operated by OurBus.
Which bus companies service the Cleveland to Chicago route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cleveland to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Cleveland to Chicago at 2:35am. And the latest bus departs at 4:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cleveland to Chicago?
A bus trip from Cleveland to Chicago generates an estimated 12.2245 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cleveland to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3198 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cleveland to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company OurBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cleveland to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cleveland to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OurBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cleveland, OH, US to Chicago was searched and found on Jul 30, 2026 with a price of $76To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cleveland, OH, US to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $76 to $193 for a bus ticket from Cleveland, OH, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $76 which is on 2026-07-30.
Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
What's the cheapest way to go from Cleveland, OH, US to Chicago?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
