What's the distance between Cleveland and Chicago by coach?

The journey from Cleveland to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 308 miles (497 km).

What is the best way to go from Cleveland to Chicago without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Cleveland to Chicago from £31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cleveland to Chicago on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	16:40	Cleveland Bus Station	14h	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	16:40	Cleveland Bus Station	14h 30m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Cleveland to Chicago on 24 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	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 25 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 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	05:15	Cedar Rd & Richmond Rd	6h	10:15	Chicago, IL (West side of Desplaines Street, under the freeway, between Congress Parkway and Tilden Street. Look for a sign that says bus stand)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	03:35	Cleveland Bus Station	7h 25m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
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

Next departures from Cleveland to Chicago on 27 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	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 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	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 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

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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 6 hours 46 minutes and with fares starting at just £33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

6h 46mAverage duration

308 milesDistance

45kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£34 - £171	Average duration11h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£33 - £121	Average duration6h 46m	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

3.5/587,391 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

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

OurBus

4/53,149 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

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

What's the distance between Cleveland and Chicago by coach?
The journey from Cleveland to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 308 miles (497 km).
What is the best way to go from Cleveland to Chicago without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

21/11

£110

22/11

£63

Today

£69

24/11

£54

25/11

£54

26/11

£71

27/11

£41

28/11

£45

The cheapest trip from Cleveland, OH, US to Chicago was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £41

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 £41 to £110 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 £41, which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Greyhound 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.