How far is Chicago from Akron?

About 322 miles (519 km) separate Chicago and Akron.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Akron?

Most of the buses traveling from Chicago to Akron leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at RKP Transit Center. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Chicago to Akron from $44 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Akron on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	9h 45m	5:40pm	RKP Transit Center	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	15h 5m	10:05am	RKP Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 55m	5:40pm	RKP Transit Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:58 PM CST.

Get from Chicago to Akron

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

10h 55mAverage Duration

319 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,384 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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Akron?

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Stops in Akron

A - RKP Transit Center

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Akron by bus

How far is Chicago from Akron?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Akron?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$74

11/19

$67

Today

No data

11/21

$81

11/22

$53

11/23

$62

11/24

$71

11/25

$61

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Akron was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $53

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Akron, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $53 to $117 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Akron based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $53 which is on 2025-11-22.

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.