How much is the bus ticket from Cleveland to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cleveland to Chicago start at R 604. The average price for this route is around R 982. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Cleveland to Chicago?

The average bus journey time from Cleveland to Chicago is 12h 20m, covering a distance of 495 km. The fastest bus gets 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 10 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 03:35. And the latest bus departs at 16:50.

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

A bus trip from Cleveland to Chicago produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

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 3169 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 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 R 670 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cleveland to Chicago on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	16:40	Cleveland Bus Station	14h 30m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	16:40	Cleveland Bus Station	14h	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	16:40	Cleveland Bus Station	16h 20m	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Cleveland to Chicago on 18 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	12h 20m	23:35	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 19 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	12h 20m	23:35	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 20 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	12h 20m	23:35	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 21 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	12h 20m	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Cleveland to Chicago on 22 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	12h 20m	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Cleveland to Chicago on 23 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	03:35	Cleveland Bus Station	8h 50m	11:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:55	Cleveland Bus Station	13h 5m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Cleveland to Chicago on 24 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	12h 20m	23:35	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 6 hours 46 minutes and with fares starting at just R 714, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

6h 46mAverage duration

496 kmDistance

45kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 604 - R 4 397	Average duration12h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 714 - R 2 633	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
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

3.5/587 435 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 R 604

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

3.5/511 632 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

OurBus

4/53 173 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 at R 604. The average price for this route is around R 982. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cleveland to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from Cleveland to Chicago is 12h 20m, covering a distance of 495 km. The fastest bus gets 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 10 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 03:35. And the latest bus departs at 16:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cleveland to Chicago?
A bus trip from Cleveland to Chicago produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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 3169 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 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

15/12

R 1 167

16/12

R 1 682

Today

R 1 227

18/12

R 1 099

19/12

R 1 030

20/12

R 996

21/12

R 979

22/12

R 1 099

The cheapest trip from Cleveland, OH, US to Chicago was searched and found on 21 Dec 2025 with a price of R 979

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 R 979 to R 2 557 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 R 979, which is on 2025-12-21.