How far is Akron from Chicago?

Akron and Chicago are 322 miles (519 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Akron to Chicago?

Most of the buses traveling from Akron to Chicago leave from RKP Transit Center and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Lake Michigan, Grant Park, Lincoln Park Conservatory, Museum of Science and Industry and Robie House.

Bus Akron to Chicago from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Akron to Chicago on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:45pm	RKP Transit Center	17h 15m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Akron to Chicago on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:15am	RKP Transit Center	10h 50m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:45pm	RKP Transit Center	17h 15m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:45pm	RKP Transit Center	20h 40m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	RKP Transit Center	13h 10m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:08 PM EST.

Get from Akron to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

10h 50mAverage Duration

321 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,373 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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 Akron Chicago recent customer reviews

It made me late

Roberto K.

July 7, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,321 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Akron and Chicago?

Stops in Akron

A - RKP Transit Center

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Akron to Chicago by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$51

11/14

$67

Today

$69

11/16

$69

11/17

$56

11/18

No data

11/19

No data

11/20

$54

The cheapest trip from Akron to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $51

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

You can expect to pay from $51 to $123 for a bus ticket from Akron to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-11-20.