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

today

$47

tomorrow

$49

Monday

$45

Tuesday

$42

Wednesday

$38

Thursday

$36

Friday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 45m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:25 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/25/2026 7:40:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	8h 10m	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:15 PM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/25/2026 11:05:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	6h 50m	12:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:15 PM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/25/2026 12:25:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
FlixBus	14h 55m	6:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	10:25 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/25/2026 6:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 10m	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:15 PM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 11:05:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	14h 45m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:25 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 7:40:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	15h 15m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:55 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 7:40:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
Greyhound US	7h 35m	6:30 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:05 PM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:30:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Greyhound US	7h 10m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	2:10 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 10m	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:15 PM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 11:05:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	14h 45m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:25 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 7:40:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	15h 15m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:55 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 7:40:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
Greyhound US	7h 35m	6:30 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:05 PM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:30:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Greyhound US	7h 10m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	2:10 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 10m	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:15 PM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 11:05:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	8h 40m	5:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:05 PM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 5:25:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
FlixBus	8h 5m	5:05 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	2:10 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 5:05:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Greyhound US	7h 35m	6:30 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:05 PM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:30:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Greyhound US	7h 10m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	2:10 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 45m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:25 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 7:40:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	8h 40m	5:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:05 PM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 5:25:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
FlixBus	8h 5m	5:05 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	2:10 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 5:05:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Greyhound US	7h 35m	6:30 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:05 PM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:30:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Greyhound US	7h 10m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	2:10 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 10m	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:15 PM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:05:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	14h 45m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:25 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 7:40:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	6h 50m	12:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:15 PM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 12:25:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Cleveland is $36 on 7/30/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Cleveland

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Cleveland are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Chicago to Cleveland. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Chicago and Cleveland.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 21 buses from Chicago to Cleveland, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Cleveland, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Cleveland

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 7 times every day by bus from Chicago to Cleveland in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Cleveland starting from $36!

Cheapest Bus	$36
Fastest Bus	7h 50m
Earliest Bus	11:05 AM
Latest Bus	7:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	308.9 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Cleveland

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Cleveland: 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

$40

Sunday 07/26

$48

Monday 07/27

$44

Tuesday 07/28

$42

Wednesday 07/29

$37

Thursday 07/30

$36

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

Sunday 08/02

$44

Monday 08/03

$48

Tuesday 08/04

$38

Wednesday 08/05

$46

Thursday 08/06

$48

Friday 08/07

$51

Saturday 08/08

$43

Sunday 08/09

$51

Monday 08/10

$45

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

$50

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Cleveland

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Cleveland, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $36, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Cleveland. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $44.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Cleveland, with $36. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $40.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Cleveland

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 Chicago to Cleveland 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 Chicago to Cleveland, 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 Chicago to Cleveland are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Cleveland

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

FlixBus from Chicago to Cleveland

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

Cheapest Price	$36
Fastest Bus	7h 50m
Earliest Bus	11:05 AM
Last Bus	7:40 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	7/7/2026

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Cleveland

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

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Greyhound Bus Station

Chester Ave 1465

Lyndhurst

Cedar Rd 25149

Stephanie Tubbs Jones Transit Center

E 22nd St 2115

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Cleveland

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

FAQs about the Chicago to Cleveland bus

How much does a Chicago Cleveland bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $36 and takes 9h 10m to reach Cleveland. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $36 and $64. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cleveland.

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

Every day, the Chicago to Cleveland bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Chicago to Cleveland is offered by FlixBus and takes 7h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $49. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Cleveland?

The earliest bus arriving in Cleveland from Chicago starts at 11:05 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 Chicago to Cleveland?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Cleveland starts at 7:40 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 Chicago Cleveland route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Cleveland?

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

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Cleveland 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 Chicago Cleveland 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 Chicago Cleveland 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 Chicago to Cleveland on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Chicago and to Cleveland

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