How far is Akron from Chicago?

The distance between Akron and Chicago is approximately 519 km (322 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Akron to Chicago?

Buses departing from RKP Transit Center in Akron will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.

Bus Akron to Chicago from $68 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Akron to Chicago on November 25
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

Next departures for Akron to Chicago on November 28
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 8:10 PM EST.

Get from Akron to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

13h 10mAverage Duration

518 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Akron and Chicago?

Stops in Akron

A
RKP Transit Center
631 S Broadway St, Akron, OH 44311, USA
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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

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,396 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Akron to Chicago by bus

How far is Akron from Chicago?
The distance between Akron and Chicago is approximately 519 km (322 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Akron to Chicago?
Buses departing from RKP Transit Center in Akron will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-19

$110

11-20

$79

Today

$125

11-22

$125

11-23

No data

11-24

No data

11-25

$159

11-26

$164

The cheapest trip from Akron to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $79

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 $79 to $256 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 $125 which is on 2025-11-22.