IL → OH · about 308 miles
Chicago to Cleveland bus & train schedule
Barons Bus Lines, Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 48 direct buses and trains a week from Chicago to Cleveland. The fastest takes 6 hours 5 minutes; the first departure leaves at 6:30 AM and the last at 9:30 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 48
- Fastest trip
- 6h 05m
- First departure
- 6:30 AM
- Last departure
- 9:30 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 AM | 2:40 PM | 7h 10m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park) | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 9:10 AM | 4:50 PM | 6h 40m | Daily | Chicago to Cleveland (Brook Park) | Barons Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 12:25 PM | 8:15 PM | 6h 50m | Daily except Wed | Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland th St & Rockwell Av | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 5:35 PM New | 1:15 AM +1 day | 6h 40m | Sun | Chicago Union Station to Cleveland | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 6:00 PM | 2:10 AM +1 day | 7h 10m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park) | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 6:40 PM | 1:45 AM +1 day | 6h 05m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Cleveland | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 8:30 PM New | 5:38 AM +1 day | 8h 08m | Sun | Chicago Union Station to Cleveland | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 9:30 PM | 5:38 AM +1 day | 7h 08m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Cleveland | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
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Where to board in Chicago
Where buses and trains stop in Cleveland
Return trip: Cleveland to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Chicago to Cleveland?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 6 hours 5 minutes; the typical trip is 7 hours 8 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Chicago to Cleveland?
The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 9:30 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Chicago to Cleveland?
Barons Bus Lines, Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Chicago?
Buses and trains to Cleveland leave from Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station.