How much is the bus ticket from Cleveland to Chicago?

The cheapest coach tickets from Cleveland to Chicago start from £34. The average price for this route is around £44. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Cleveland to Chicago?

The average bus journey time from Cleveland to Chicago is 11h 10m, covering a distance of 307 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 11 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 02:35. And the latest bus departs at 16:50.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cleveland to Chicago?

A bus journey from Cleveland to Chicago produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which 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 3148 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Cleveland to Chicago?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company OurBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.

Bus Cleveland to Chicago from £31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cleveland to Chicago on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:15	Cleveland Bus Station	8h 50m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:15	Cleveland Bus Station	11h 10m	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	16:40	Cleveland Bus Station	14h	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Cleveland to Chicago on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	03:35	Cleveland Bus Station	7h 25m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:55	Cleveland Bus Station	12h 20m	16:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:15	Cleveland Bus Station	8h 50m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:35	Cleveland Bus Station	10h 50m	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	12:15	Cleveland Bus Station	11h 10m	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Cleveland to Chicago on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	03:35	Cleveland Bus Station	7h 25m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:55	Cleveland Bus Station	12h 20m	16:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:15	Cleveland Bus Station	8h 50m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:35	Cleveland Bus Station	8h 15m	10:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	12:15	Cleveland Bus Station	11h 10m	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Cleveland to Chicago on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:15	Cleveland Bus Station	8h 50m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	03:35	Cleveland Bus Station	7h 25m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:55	Cleveland Bus Station	12h 20m	16:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:15	Cleveland Bus Station	11h 10m	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:35	Cleveland Bus Station	10h 50m	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Cleveland to Chicago on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:15	Cleveland Bus Station	8h 50m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	03:35	Cleveland Bus Station	7h 25m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:55	Cleveland Bus Station	13h 40m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:15	Cleveland Bus Station	11h 10m	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:35	Cleveland Bus Station	10h 50m	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Cleveland to Chicago on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	03:35	Cleveland Bus Station	7h 25m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:55	Cleveland Bus Station	12h 20m	16:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:15	Cleveland Bus Station	8h 50m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:35	Cleveland Bus Station	10h 50m	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	12:15	Cleveland Bus Station	11h 10m	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Cleveland to Chicago on 4 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	03:35	Cleveland Bus Station	7h 25m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:55	Cleveland Bus Station	12h 20m	16:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:15	Cleveland Bus Station	8h 50m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:35	Cleveland Bus Station	10h 50m	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	12:15	Cleveland Bus Station	11h 10m	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Cleveland to Chicago on 5 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:15	Cleveland Bus Station	8h 50m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	03:35	Cleveland Bus Station	7h 25m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:55	Cleveland Bus Station	12h 20m	16:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:15	Cleveland Bus Station	11h 10m	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:35	Cleveland Bus Station	10h 50m	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

7h 9mAverage duration

308 milesDistance

45kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£34 - £199	Average duration11h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£33 - £119	Average duration7h 9m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e

Where are the popular 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

3.5/587,403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

According to 18 reviews, Greyhound received a 3.2-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the power outlets and the value for money, but some complained about the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £34

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.

5 May 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.

1 April 2019

excellent experience

Tannistha S.

29 November 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,465 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

OurBus

4/53,157 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cleveland, OH, US to Chicago

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Cleveland to Chicago?
The cheapest coach tickets from Cleveland to Chicago start from £34. The average price for this route is around £44. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cleveland to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from Cleveland to Chicago is 11h 10m, covering a distance of 307 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 11 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 02:35. And the latest bus departs at 16:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cleveland to Chicago?
A bus journey from Cleveland to Chicago produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which 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 3148 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Cleveland to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company OurBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.

Best price found

26/11

£142

27/11

£53

Today

£60

29/11

£55

30/11

£50

01/12

£55

02/12

£35

03/12

£31

The cheapest trip from Cleveland, OH, US to Chicago was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £31

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 £31 to £142 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 £31, which is on 2025-12-03.