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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
7 h 25 m
Average duration
9 h 32 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
496 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £43.
Of the 3 buses that leave Cleveland, OH for Chicago, IL every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 496 km distance in an average of 9 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a flight costs an average of £143.
Distance: 496 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£50 Average Price Cheapest | £90 Average Price | £274 Average Price |
8h 47m Average total duration 8h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Live departures
Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL coaches for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 17:15 Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 8h50 | 02:05 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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| 08:35 Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 7h25 | 16:00 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| undefined · undefined+FlixBus | 09:55 Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 12h20 | 22:15 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 2 changes | |
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Overview: Bus from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL
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Buses from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £34 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:35, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 496 km distance in 7h 20m.
Distance 496 km |
Average bus duration 8h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 20m |
First bus 01:35 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus, Barons Bus from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, ILYou can travel by bus between Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL with Greyhound, FlixBus, Barons Bus for as low as £34. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cleveland, OH to Chicago, IL by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chicago, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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