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6 hr 52 mins
Avg. distance
611 km
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Bus stations and stops in Cleveland, OH
Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park)
17510 Brookpark Rd
Cleveland, OH 44135
United States
Cleveland, OH 44135
United States
STARTING FEB 4. THE CLEVELAND BUS STATION WILL BE AT 17510 Brookpark Road
The new Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park) will open starting on February 4th, 2026. The new location address is 17510 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, OH 44135. Tickets can be rebooked to this location or a new curbside stop located on E. 12th between Rockwell and St. Clair.
Cleveland Downtown (E 12th St)
E. 12th between Rockwell and St. Clair
Cleveland, OH 44144
United States
Cleveland, OH 44144
United States
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The bus will stop on the curbside on E. 12th between Rockwell and St. Clair.
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Find the cheapest buses from Cleveland to Chicago
Getting from Cleveland to Chicago is cheap and easy when you travel with FlixBus. The two cities are 602 km apart and traveling between the two takes as little as 6 hours 35 minutes.
FlixBus tickets are always good value, but you can save even more money by booking online in advance. Book on the website or with our FlixBus App in minutes, then simply use your phone as your ticket to board the bus.
Bus tickets between Clevelandand Chicago cost $87.98 on average, but you can get tickets for as low as $71.98 if you book in advance and/or outside of busy travel times, like weekends and holidays.
For a quick, easy, and environmentally-conscious choice, travel with FlixBus.
We have a large network, so you can trust us to take you from your desired departure city to your destination in comfort and style - all for a great value.
Traveling from Cleveland to Chicago
It’s easy to get from Cleveland to Chicago with FlixBus, with 2 direct buses per day.
and it can take a minimum time of 6 hours 35 minutes.
Bus travel is the most environmentally friendly way to travel long distances and we’re working to make it even greener with high environmental standards across our fleet of buses, the use of alternative drive and fuel technologies, and the option for all passengers to offset their carbon emissions at the point of buying a ticket.
The average cost of bus travel between Cleveland and Chicago is $87.98, which makes bus travel far cheaper than any other method.
Taking the bus from Cleveland
Traveling from Cleveland and not familiar with it? Here’s everything you need to know.
Cleveland is a transport hub with 2 bus stations; the 47 buses departing every day take travelers to cities across the country
Arrival in Chicago
Traveling to Chicago for the first time? Here’s what you need to know:
Chicago is very well connected to other destinations on the FlixBus network. The city is connected to 123 other destinations that you can easily reach by bus. You can find 3 FlixBus stops in the city.
What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Cleveland to Chicago
Getting from Cleveland to Chicago aboard a FlixBus bus means traveling in comfort and style, with all the services you need to keep you occupied. Most of our buses include free Wi-Fi onboard, an entertainment system, toilets and power outlets.
You can bring one carry-on and one check-in piece of luggage per passenger, so even if you’re taking a long trip, you don’t need to worry about traveling light.
All ticket holders are guaranteed a seat on our buses but if you want to reserve a seat, you can do so at the time of booking. Choose from a classic seat, table seat, panorama seat or extra seat.
Just book online or on our FlixBus App when purchasing your ticket using any of our available payment methods.
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