OH → IL · about 308 miles
Cleveland to Chicago bus & train schedule
Barons Bus Lines, Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 41 direct buses and trains a week from Cleveland to Chicago. The fastest takes 6 hours 46 minutes; the first departure leaves at 2:59 AM and the last at 4:20 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 41
- Fastest trip
- 6h 46m
- First departure
- 2:59 AM
- Last departure
- 4:20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:59 AM | 8:45 AM | 6h 46m | Daily | Cleveland to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 2:59 AM | 9:45 AM | 7h 46m | Mon from Nov 2 | Cleveland to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 4:03 AM | 10:12 AM | 7h 09m | Daily | Cleveland to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 4:03 AM | 11:12 AM | 8h 09m | Mon | Cleveland to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 7:30 AM | 1:25 PM | 6h 55m | Daily except Wed | Cleveland th St & Rockwell Av to Chicago Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 12:25 PM | 8:05 PM | 8h 40m | Daily | Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park) to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 4:20 PM | 10:55 PM | 7h 35m | Daily | Cleveland (Brook Park) to Chicago | Barons Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
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Where to board in Cleveland
Where buses and trains stop in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Cleveland
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Cleveland to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 6 hours 46 minutes; the typical trip is 7 hours 9 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Cleveland to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 2:59 AM (Tue–Sun) and the last at 4:20 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Cleveland to Chicago?
Barons Bus Lines, Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Cleveland?
Buses and trains to Chicago leave from Cleveland (Brook Park), Cleveland Amtrak station and Cleveland th St & Rockwell Av.