Next bus departures

Next departures for Cleveland to Chicago on September 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:25pm	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	8h 40m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	7h 25m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:15am	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	13h 20m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:35am	Cleveland Downtown (E 12th St)	9h 30m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	4:25am	Cleveland Downtown (E 12th St)	14h 10m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:25pm	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	12h 5m	11:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:15am	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	12h 45m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:35am	Cleveland Downtown (E 12th St)	12h 55m	11:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Cleveland to Chicago on September 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:25pm	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	8h 40m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:30am	Cleveland Downtown (E 12th St)	6h 55m	1:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	7h 25m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:15am	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	9h 10m	1:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:30am	Cleveland Downtown (E 12th St)	13h 10m	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:35am	Cleveland Downtown (E 12th St)	9h 30m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	10h 50m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:15am	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	12h 45m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Cleveland to Chicago on September 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	7h 25m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:30am	Cleveland Downtown (E 12th St)	6h 55m	1:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:15am	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	9h 10m	1:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:25pm	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	8h 40m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:30am	Cleveland Downtown (E 12th St)	11h 55m	6:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:35am	Cleveland Downtown (E 12th St)	9h 30m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	10h 50m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:15am	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	12h 45m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Cleveland to Chicago on September 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:25pm	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	8h 40m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:30am	Cleveland Downtown (E 12th St)	6h 55m	1:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	7h 25m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:15am	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	9h 10m	1:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:30am	Cleveland Downtown (E 12th St)	11h 55m	6:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:35am	Cleveland Downtown (E 12th St)	9h 30m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	10h 50m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:15am	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	12h 45m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Cleveland to Chicago on September 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	7h 25m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:30am	Cleveland Downtown (E 12th St)	6h 55m	1:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:15am	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	9h 10m	1:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:25pm	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	8h 40m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:30am	Cleveland Downtown (E 12th St)	11h 55m	6:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:35am	Cleveland Downtown (E 12th St)	9h 30m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	10h 50m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:15am	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	12h 45m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Cleveland to Chicago on September 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:25pm	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	8h 40m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:30am	Cleveland Downtown (E 12th St)	6h 55m	1:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	7h 25m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:15am	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	9h 10m	1:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:30am	Cleveland Downtown (E 12th St)	11h 55m	6:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:35am	Cleveland Downtown (E 12th St)	9h 30m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	10h 50m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:15am	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	12h 45m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Cleveland to Chicago on September 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:25pm	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	8h 40m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:30am	Cleveland Downtown (E 12th St)	6h 55m	1:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	7h 25m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:15am	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	9h 10m	1:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:30am	Cleveland Downtown (E 12th St)	11h 55m	6:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:35am	Cleveland Downtown (E 12th St)	9h 30m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	10h 50m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:15am	Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)	12h 45m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cleveland to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

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 NZ$93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

7h 9mAverage Duration

308 milesDistance

45kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceNZ$75 - NZ$407	Average Duration12h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceNZ$93 - NZ$287	Average Duration7h 9m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e

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
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/588,144 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Cleveland Chicago recent customer reviews

The driver was not nice at all , not a pleasant experience in general , WiFi not working most of time

Abdallah M.

May 5, 2019

Bus broke at the terminal and there were no mechanics there or employees to help. Driver called the company and no response. I left by car, as the MINIMUM waiting could be more than 4 h

Fotios Alexandros K.

April 1, 2019

excellent experience

Tannistha S.

November 29, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/515,694 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

OurBus

4.0/53,312 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.0

With about 1 daily trips between Cleveland and Chicago, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Tufesa, Chihuahuenses, Adirondack Trailways, Valley Transit

Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 NZ$75. The average price for this route is around NZ$104. 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 trip duration from Cleveland to Chicago is 12h 40m, covering a distance of 305 miles (491 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 6h and is operated by OurBus.
Which bus companies service the Cleveland to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, OurBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cleveland to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Cleveland to Chicago at 2:35am. And the latest bus departs at 3:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cleveland to Chicago?
A bus trip from Cleveland to Chicago generates an estimated 12.2586 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel 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 3312 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cleveland to Chicago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company OurBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Cleveland to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 traveler 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.

Best price found

09/12

NZ$107

09/13

NZ$118

Today

NZ$215

09/15

NZ$98

09/16

NZ$87

09/17

NZ$75

09/18

NZ$84

09/19

NZ$79

The cheapest trip from Cleveland, OH, US to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 17, 2026 with a price of NZ$75

To 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 NZ$75 to NZ$215 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 NZ$75 which is on 2026-09-17.

Usually FlixBus 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.