Bus Cleveland to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

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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

$43

tomorrow

$46

Tuesday

$45

Wednesday

$46

Thursday

$42

Friday

$45

Saturday

$47

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 10m	5:15 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	1:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/26/2026 5:15:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Greyhound US	9h 30m	11:35 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/26/2026 11:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
FlixBus	6h 55m	7:30 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	1:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/26/2026 7:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Greyhound US	7h 40m	3:20 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/26/2026 3:20:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
FlixBus	11h 55m	7:30 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/26/2026 7:30:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 30m	11:35 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/27/2026 11:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
FlixBus	6h 55m	7:30 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	1:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/27/2026 7:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Greyhound US	13h 35m	4:25 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	5:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/27/2026 4:25:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
Greyhound US	13h 0m	11:35 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/27/2026 11:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
FlixBus	11h 55m	7:30 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/27/2026 7:30:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 30m	11:35 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/28/2026 11:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
FlixBus	6h 55m	7:30 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	1:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/28/2026 7:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Greyhound US	13h 35m	4:25 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	5:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/28/2026 4:25:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
Greyhound US	13h 0m	11:35 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/28/2026 11:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
FlixBus	11h 55m	7:30 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/28/2026 7:30:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 40m	3:20 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/29/2026 3:20:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Greyhound US	8h 40m	12:25 PM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/29/2026 12:25:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
Greyhound US	14h 5m	4:30 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	5:35 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/29/2026 4:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Greyhound US	9h 30m	11:35 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/29/2026 11:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Greyhound US	13h 30m	4:30 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	5:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/29/2026 4:30:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 30m	11:35 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Greyhound US	7h 40m	3:20 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/30/2026 3:20:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Greyhound US	8h 40m	12:25 PM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/30/2026 12:25:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
FlixBus	6h 55m	7:30 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	1:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/30/2026 7:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	13h 10m	7:30 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/30/2026 7:30:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 30m	11:35 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/31/2026 11:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Greyhound US	13h 35m	4:25 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	5:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/31/2026 4:25:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
Greyhound US	13h 0m	11:35 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/31/2026 11:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
FlixBus	11h 55m	7:30 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/31/2026 7:30:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
FlixBus	6h 55m	7:30 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	1:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 7/31/2026 7:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 30m	11:35 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 8/1/2026 11:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Greyhound US	7h 40m	3:20 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 8/1/2026 3:20:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Greyhound US	8h 40m	12:25 PM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 8/1/2026 12:25:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
FlixBus	11h 55m	7:30 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 8/1/2026 7:30:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
FlixBus	6h 55m	7:30 AM	Cleveland	Greyhound Bus Station	1:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 8/1/2026 7:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

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 28 buses from Cleveland to Chicago, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Cleveland and Chicago, with 22 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/28/2026 costs just $39, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Cleveland to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 11 times every day by bus from Cleveland to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cleveland to Chicago starting from $39!

Cheapest Bus	$39
Fastest Bus	5h 55m
Earliest Bus	3:20 AM
Latest Bus	4:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	308.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cleveland to Chicago

Every day, 11 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 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

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

$47

Monday 08/03

$45

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$42

Thursday 08/06

$41

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

$47

Sunday 08/09

$59

Monday 08/10

$45

Tuesday 08/11

$47

Wednesday 08/12

$48

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

$45

Saturday 08/15

$43

Sunday 08/16

$66

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

$41

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

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. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $45.

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 $44.

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

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

Cheapest Price	$42
Fastest Bus	6h 40m
Earliest Bus	3:20 AM
Last Bus	4:00 PM
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	7/7/2026

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.

Greyhound Bus Station

Chester Ave 1465

Lyndhurst

Cedar Rd 25149

Stephanie Tubbs Jones Transit Center

E 22nd St 2115

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

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 $39 and takes 8h 30m 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 $39 and $59. 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 11 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 3:20 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.

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

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!