Bus Tickets from Chicago to Cleveland, OH, US

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Next departures for Chicago to Cleveland on October 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Cleveland Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Cleveland Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Cleveland Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Cleveland Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Cleveland Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Cleveland

Bus
Average PriceUS$40 - US$207Average Duration9h 5m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$44 - US$154Average Duration6h 5m
45kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Cleveland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Cleveland. The journey takes about 6 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
6h 5mAverage Duration
US$44Cheapest ticket
45kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Cleveland, OH, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$53
Average Bus Trip Duration9h 5m
Number of daily buses14
Earliest bus departure4:45am
Distance494 km
Latest bus departure11:15pm

Chicago to Cleveland Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Cleveland from Chicago, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Cleveland, OH, US

  1. What is the distance between Chicago and Cleveland?

    The distance covered from Chicago to Cleveland is 497 km (308 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Cleveland?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Greyhound Station, in Cleveland.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
09-30
US$50
10-01
US$58
Today
US$57
10-03
US$52
10-04
US$49
10-05
US$49
10-06
US$43
10-07
US$42
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Cleveland, OH, US was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of US$42

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Cleveland, OH, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$42 to US$64 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Cleveland, OH, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$42 which is on 2025-10-07.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Cleveland!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Cleveland, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Cleveland.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Chicago to Cleveland while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Cleveland, OH, US to Chicago

You can also go to Cleveland, OH, US by train

Train from Chicago to Cleveland, OH, US

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