How much is the bus ticket from Cleveland to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cleveland to Chicago start from $44. The average price for this route is around $57. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Cleveland to Chicago?

The average bus trip duration from Cleveland to Chicago is 11h 10m, covering a distance of 307 miles (495 km). The quickest bus can get 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 2:35am. And the latest bus departs at 4:50pm.

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

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

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

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

Which bus company has the most timely service from Cleveland to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cleveland to Chicago on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:40pm	Cleveland Bus Station	14h	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:40pm	Cleveland Bus Station	14h 30m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Cleveland to Chicago on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station	7h 25m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:55am	Cleveland Bus Station	12h 20m	4:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:15pm	Cleveland Bus Station	8h 50m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station	10h 50m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	12:15pm	Cleveland Bus Station	11h 10m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Cleveland to Chicago on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station	7h 25m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:55am	Cleveland Bus Station	12h 20m	4:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:15pm	Cleveland Bus Station	8h 50m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station	8h 15m	10:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	12:15pm	Cleveland Bus Station	11h 10m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Cleveland to Chicago on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:15pm	Cleveland Bus Station	8h 50m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station	7h 25m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:55am	Cleveland Bus Station	12h 20m	4:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:15pm	Cleveland Bus Station	11h 10m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station	10h 50m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Cleveland to Chicago on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:15pm	Cleveland Bus Station	8h 50m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station	7h 25m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:55am	Cleveland Bus Station	13h 40m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:15pm	Cleveland Bus Station	11h 10m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station	10h 50m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Cleveland to Chicago on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station	7h 25m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:55am	Cleveland Bus Station	12h 20m	4:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:15pm	Cleveland Bus Station	8h 50m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station	10h 50m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	12:15pm	Cleveland Bus Station	11h 10m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Cleveland to Chicago on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station	7h 25m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:55am	Cleveland Bus Station	12h 20m	4:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:15pm	Cleveland Bus Station	8h 50m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station	10h 50m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	12:15pm	Cleveland Bus Station	11h 10m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Cleveland to Chicago on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:15pm	Cleveland Bus Station	8h 50m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station	7h 25m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:55am	Cleveland Bus Station	12h 20m	4:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:15pm	Cleveland Bus Station	11h 10m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:35am	Cleveland Bus Station	10h 50m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cleveland to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 7 hours 9 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, 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$44 - $257	Average Duration11h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$42 - $154	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

3.5/587,405 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 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.

May 5, 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.

April 1, 2019

excellent experience

Tannistha S.

November 29, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,469 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

OurBus

4/53,157 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Cleveland and Chicago, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

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

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Cleveland to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cleveland to Chicago start from $44. The average price for this route is around $57. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cleveland to Chicago?
The average bus trip duration from Cleveland to Chicago is 11h 10m, covering a distance of 307 miles (495 km). The quickest bus can get 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 2:35am. And the latest bus departs at 4:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cleveland to Chicago?
A bus trip from Cleveland to Chicago generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What 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 bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cleveland to Chicago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company OurBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Cleveland to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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

11/26

$183

11/27

$68

Today

$87

11/29

$70

11/30

$68

12/01

$64

12/02

$44

12/03

$40

The cheapest trip from Cleveland, OH, US to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $40

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 $40 to $183 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 $40 which is on 2025-12-03.