Bus Tickets from Cleveland, OH, US to Chicago

ThuJul 31
from US$58
FriAug 1
from US$57
SatAug 2
from US$58
SunAug 3
from US$58
MonAug 4
from US$58
TueAug 5
from US$56
WedAug 6
from US$56
ThuAug 7

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Cleveland
    Departure location: Cleveland Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Cleveland
    Departure location: Cleveland Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Cleveland
    Departure location: Cleveland Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Cleveland
    Departure location: Cleveland Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Cleveland
    Departure location: Cleveland Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cleveland to Chicago

Bus
Average PriceUS$46 - US$185Average Duration8h 15m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$44 - US$154Average Duration7h 9m
45kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Cleveland to Chicago

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 US$44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
7h 9mAverage Duration
US$44Cheapest ticket
45kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cleveland, OH, US to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$57
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 15m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure2:35am
Distance497 km
Latest bus departure5:20pm

Cleveland to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cleveland, OH, US - Chicago

  1. What is the distance between Cleveland and Chicago?

    It's about 497 km (308 miles) from Cleveland to Chicago.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cleveland to Chicago?

    Buses departing from Greyhound Station in Cleveland 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
07-27
US$129
07-28
US$60
Today
US$57
07-30
US$53
07-31
US$50
08-01
US$49
08-02
US$50
08-03
US$50
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cleveland, OH, US to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 1, 2025 with a price of US$49

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 US$49 to US$129 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 US$49 which is on 2025-08-01.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc. 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cleveland and Chicago!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cleveland to Chicago, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cleveland to Chicago will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cleveland to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cleveland, OH, US to Chicago?

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