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Compare all timetables for the bus from Cleveland to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cleveland to Chicago from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today
$70
tomorrow
$43
Monday
$46
Tuesday
$45
Wednesday
$46
Thursday
$42
Friday
$45

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 8h 40m 12:25 PM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 8:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $70
Greyhound US 9h 30m 11:35 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 8:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $74
Greyhound US 14h 50m 3:50 PM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 5:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $81
Greyhound US 13h 0m 11:35 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 11:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $83
Greyhound US 12h 10m 12:25 PM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 11:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $88
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cleveland to Chicago via Gary, IN, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      9h 30m
      0
      11:35 AM
      Cleveland
      Greyhound Bus Station
      7:05 PM
      Gary, IN
      Adam Benjamin JR Metro Center
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $46
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • Greyhound US
      0h 45m
      0
      7:20 PM
      Gary, IN
      Adam Benjamin JR Metro Center
      8:05 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 9h 10m 5:15 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 1:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $43
Greyhound US 9h 30m 11:35 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 8:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $43
FlixBus 6h 55m 7:30 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 1:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $50
Greyhound US 7h 40m 3:20 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 10:00 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $51
FlixBus 11h 55m 7:30 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 6:25 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $54

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 9h 30m 11:35 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 8:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $46
FlixBus 6h 55m 7:30 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 1:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $49
Greyhound US 13h 35m 4:25 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 5:00 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $50
Greyhound US 13h 0m 11:35 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 11:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $50
FlixBus 11h 55m 7:30 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 6:25 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $51

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 9h 30m 11:35 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 8:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $45
FlixBus 6h 55m 7:30 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 1:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $47
Greyhound US 13h 35m 4:25 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 5:00 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $49
Greyhound US 13h 0m 11:35 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 11:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $50
FlixBus 11h 55m 7:30 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 6:25 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $51

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 40m 3:20 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 10:00 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $46
Greyhound US 8h 40m 12:25 PM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 8:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $46
Greyhound US 14h 5m 4:30 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 5:35 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $46
Greyhound US 9h 30m 11:35 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 8:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $46
Greyhound US 13h 30m 4:30 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 5:00 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $48

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 55m 7:30 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 1:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $42
Greyhound US 8h 40m 12:25 PM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 8:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $46
Greyhound US 9h 30m 11:35 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 8:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $46
Greyhound US 7h 25m 3:35 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 10:00 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $48
FlixBus 13h 10m 7:30 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 7:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $49

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 9h 30m 11:35 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 8:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $45
Greyhound US 13h 35m 4:25 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 5:00 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $53
Greyhound US 13h 0m 11:35 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 11:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $53
FlixBus 11h 55m 7:30 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 6:25 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $54
FlixBus 6h 55m 7:30 AM Cleveland Greyhound Bus Station 1:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $55

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cleveland to Chicago is $38 on 7/23/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Cleveland and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Cleveland and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily buses from Cleveland to Chicago. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Cleveland and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 27 buses from Cleveland to Chicago, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Cleveland and Chicago, with 22 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cleveland to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 10 times every day by bus from Cleveland to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cleveland to Chicago starting from $38!

Cheapest Bus $38
Fastest Bus 5h 55m
Earliest Bus 11:35 AM
Latest Bus 4:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 10 Ø
Distance 308.9 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cleveland to Chicago

Every day, 10 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cleveland for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
Wednesday 07/22
Thursday 07/23
Friday 07/24
Saturday 07/25
$66
Sunday 07/26
$50
Monday 07/27
$46
Tuesday 07/28
$39
Wednesday 07/29
$43
Thursday 07/30
$42
Friday 07/31
$44
Saturday 08/01
$47
Sunday 08/02
$51
Monday 08/03
$45
Tuesday 08/04
$40
Wednesday 08/05
$42
Thursday 08/06
$44
Friday 08/07
Saturday 08/08
$46
Sunday 08/09
$59
Monday 08/10
$45
Tuesday 08/11
$47
Wednesday 08/12
$48
Thursday 08/13
$59
Friday 08/14
$46
Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Cleveland to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cleveland to Chicago, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $39, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cleveland to Chicago. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $46.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cleveland to Chicago, with $39. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $46.

How to save money travelling from Cleveland to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cleveland to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cleveland to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cleveland to Chicago are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cleveland to Chicago

These are the most booked bus companies between Cleveland to Chicago from our users.

Greyhound US from Cleveland to Chicago

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Cleveland to Chicago:

Cheapest Price $43
Fastest Bus 6h 25m
Earliest Bus 11:35 AM
Last Bus 4:00 PM
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 7/24/2026

FlixBus from Cleveland to Chicago

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Cleveland to Chicago:

Cheapest Price $42
Fastest Bus 5h 55m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Last Bus 7:30 AM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 7/16/2026

All bus stations and stops in Cleveland and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cleveland and Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cleveland to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cleveland to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Cleveland to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cleveland to Chicago bus

How much does a Cleveland Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $38 and takes 5h 55m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cleveland to Chicago?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $38 and $88. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

On average, how many connections are available from Cleveland to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Cleveland to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cleveland to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Cleveland to Chicago is offered by FlixBus and takes 5h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $50. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cleveland to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Cleveland starts at 11:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cleveland to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Cleveland for Chicago starts at 4:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cleveland Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Cleveland to Chicago, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cleveland and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Cleveland and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Cleveland to Chicago bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cleveland Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cleveland Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cleveland to Chicago on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Cleveland to Chicago?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 10 daily trips between Cleveland and Chicago. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Cleveland to Chicago?

Prices and availability for 10 trips between Cleveland and Chicago change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cleveland to Chicago

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Cleveland and to Chicago

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cleveland and to Chicago. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
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