Flight Deals from Chicago to Cleveland from $92

The flight from Chicago to Cleveland is about 310 miles. Nonstop service typically takes about 1 hour 23 minutes, while the return leg back to Chicago runs about 1 hour 34 minutes.

Methodology

Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.

Yes, there are direct non-stop flights from Chicago to Cleveland, with United, American, and Southwest currently scheduled on the route. United runs up to 76 weekly departures from O'Hare, American adds 42 more, and Southwest flies 26 from Midway, for roughly 100+ weekly non-stops in total — all daily. United and American serve Cleveland from O'Hare while Southwest operates out of Midway.

Methodology

Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport offers several ground transportation options to downtown Cleveland, including the RTA Red Line rail service, which makes the trip in under 30 minutes and is the fastest and most-used option. Taxis are readily available 24/7 from a dedicated fleet of over 100 vehicles at the baggage claim level, with a pre-set rate structure and credit card acceptance. Ride shares such as Uber and Lyft can pick up and drop off on either the arrivals or departures roadways, and both offer 24/7 service. Car rentals are available on-site from companies like Enterprise, with a frequent shuttle connecting the terminal to the rental facility. Hotel shuttles and pre-arranged limousines provide additional options, though the Red Line remains the most efficient choice for most travelers heading into the city center.

References

• Taxis & Ride Shares | Cleveland Airportclevelandairport.com
• A Guide to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) | Chasechase.com · Published Sep 9, 2025
• CLE Going Places | Cleveland Hopkins Airportclevelandairport.com
• Directions from Tower City Center to Airport(Cleveland Hopkins International) - NAVITIME Transittransit.navitime.com · Published Sep 28, 2026
• Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Transfers: Pickup & Shuttleuber.com
• How to get from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Ohio City, Cleveland OH | Uberuber.com · Published Sep 9, 2026
• Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) Car Rental | Enterprise Rent-A-Carenterprise.com

Average fares from Chicago to Cleveland bottom out around $270 in late January, the cheapest stretch of the year. February ($276) and January ($281) are the cheapest months overall, while late December is the most expensive period at roughly $352 on average, with July ($347) and June ($343) the priciest months.

Methodology

Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.

Book about 5 weeks before departure for the best fares from Chicago to Cleveland, around $108. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $221, $113 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $154. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.

Methodology

Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.

No overnight or red-eye flights operate from Chicago to Cleveland — there are no nonstop red-eyes, and no connecting itinerary on this route has an overnight long leg.

Methodology

Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines currently operate nonstop flights from Chicago to Cleveland. United offers up to 48 weekly frequencies from O'Hare, American adds 42 weekly flights also from O'Hare, and Southwest provides 26 weekly departures from Midway. Several regional partners fly under the United Express and American Eagle brands, including SkyWest, Republic, and Envoy. All three mainline carriers operate daily service on this route.

Methodology

Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

On the Chicago to Cleveland route, Republic Airways (marketed as American Eagle and United Express) is the most reliable carrier, with 85.5% of flights arriving within 15 minutes of schedule and a cancellation rate of 0.9%. Southwest Airlines is next at 81.8% on-time arrivals and 0.5% cancellations, followed by United at 77.5% (0.9% cancellations), American Eagle operated by Envoy at 77.3% (2.3% cancellations), and SkyWest at 67.7% (2.4% cancellations); American Airlines mainline is the least reliable at 51.3% on-time arrivals and a 6.3% cancellation rate.

Methodology

On-time arrival and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is the only commercial airport serving Cleveland. It is about 12 miles southwest of downtown and is the standard gateway for flights from Chicago.

Reaching O'Hare from downtown Chicago is easiest by taking the CTA Blue Line 'L' train, which runs 24/7 and is both the fastest and most popular public transit option, taking about 45 minutes for a low fare. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxis, are available from designated pickup areas and take roughly 30 to 40 minutes, though they cost significantly more than the train. Metra's North Central Service offers weekday commuter rail access to a transfer station, while Pace buses connect from the Multi-Modal Facility. Driving and parking are also possible, but the train or ride-share are generally the most convenient choices for reaching the terminals.

References

• Public Transit | Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)flychicago.com:443
• Taxi, Limo, TNP | Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)flychicago.com:443
• Find cheap flights to Chicago (ORD) | American Airlinesaa.com · Published Sep 12, 2026
• How to get from O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Chicago, IL | Uberuber.com · Published Sep 18, 2026
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• ORD Airport Taxi Cab - Request a Ride with Uberuber.com
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The Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel is located directly on the grounds of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. There are also many nearby hotels, including the Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Airport, which offers a complimentary shuttle service, and the Ramada Cleveland Airport West, located about a mile from the airport.

References

• 14 Best Hotels near Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport (CLE) for 2026 | U.S. News Traveltravel.usnews.com · Published Aug 26, 2025
• Hotel Shuttles | Cleveland Airportclevelandairport.com
• Hotels near Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)tradefairdates.com · Published Sep 6, 2025
• Cleveland Hopkins International Airport - Ohio | Park Stay Fly Deals from $85 - Park Sleep Hotelsparksleephotels.com · Published May 1, 2026
• Cleveland-Hopkins Intl Airport Overview and FBOs (Cleveland, OH) [KCLE/CLE] - FlightAwareflightaware.com
• CLE Going Places | Cleveland Hopkins Airportclevelandairport.com
• Hotels near Cleveland Airport (CLE) with Parking & Shuttle - Park Sleep Flyparksleepfly.com · Published Dec 6, 2023

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport offers free and unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the terminal, with charging stations available in seating areas and at concourse entrances. Travelers can find ATMs on both the landside and airside, and an information desk near Security Checkpoint B operates daily from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. A mother and baby room on Concourse B near Gate 1 provides a private space with outlets, a sink, and a changing table, while pet relief areas are located inside the main concourse and outside between the parking garage and terminal entrance. Rotating art exhibitions are displayed throughout the terminal, and the CLE Health Walk offers marked walking routes in all three concourses. Water fountains and fill stations are available before and after security, and Dunkin Donuts in the Main Terminal food court is open 24 hours, along with Farmers Fridge and illy coffee vending machines. Pharmacy vending machines with over-the-counter items are located near Gates A5 and C14. Currency exchange, duty-free shopping, luggage storage, and public showers are not available.

References

• Cleveland Airport Guide (CLE) - Sleeping in Airportssleepinginairports.net · Published Jul 18, 2026
• Lounges | Cleveland Airportclevelandairport.com
• CLE Going Places | Cleveland Hopkins Airportclevelandairport.com

Chicago O'Hare International Airport offers wheelchair assistance coordinated through each airline, accessible restrooms and elevators with Braille, service animal relief areas, a Companion Plus Restroom with roll-in shower, and a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program for non-visible disabilities. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport provides ADA-compliant facilities including wheelchairs, accessible restrooms, elevators, and level or ramp entrances, plus a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, Hopkins Flight School sensory-inclusive program, and therapy dogs through Hopkins Hounds. At both airports, mobility assistance should be arranged directly with your airline before travel, and at O'Hare you can also contact the ADA Coordinator or TSA Cares for screening support.

References

• Terminal Accessibilityflychicago.com:443
• Accessibility Options at O’Hare International Airport (ORD) | Loyola University Chicagoluc.edu
• Accessibility Guide | Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)flychicago.com:443
• Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) | Cleveland, OHthisiscleveland.com · Published Dec 31, 2024
• Hopkins Hospitality | Cleveland Airportclevelandairport.com

United operates the Chicago–Cleveland route most with 41 weekly flights from O'Hare, using the Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737 family, and Boeing 737-900. SkyWest, flying for American and United, uses Bombardier CRJ-700 and Embraer E175 aircraft, while Southwest from Midway flies Boeing 737 family and 737-700. American itself uses the Airbus A319, and Republic and Envoy, both operating for United and American respectively, fly the Embraer E175.

Methodology

Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.

United Airlines (Star Alliance) and American Airlines (oneworld) are the airlines currently scheduled nonstop from Chicago O'Hare to Cleveland, with United Express and American Eagle regional flights operated by SkyWest, Republic Airways, and Envoy Air under those brands. Southwest Airlines also flies nonstop from Chicago Midway but belongs to no alliance. Other alliances may serve the route via connections.

Methodology

Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

Chicago O'Hare offers a strong lineup of lounges for passengers departing to Cleveland, led by the flagship United Polaris Lounge in Terminal 1 near gate C18, which is reserved for international first and business class travelers and features a full-service restaurant, private relaxation areas, and shower suites. United also operates five United Club lounges across Terminals 1 and 2, with amenities like power outlets at every seat, complimentary hot meals, and phone rooms. American Airlines has three Admirals Club lounges in Terminal 3, while Delta operates a Sky Club in Terminal 5 with a Chicago-style hot dog vendor. Terminal 5 also houses the Air France Lounge, Swissport Lounge, and LOT Business Lounge, the latter offering floor-to-ceiling airfield views, 165 seats, showers, and workspaces. The United Polaris Lounge is widely regarded as the best option at ORD, though access is limited to premium international cabin passengers.

References

• List of Airport Lounges at Chicago O'Hare Int'l Airport [ORD]upgradedpoints.com · Published Jul 7, 2026
• The best lounges at Chicago’s O’Hare — and how to get inside - The Points Guythepointsguy.com · Published Apr 4, 2025
• Best Airline Lounges At Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) – Luxury Travel Diaryluxurytraveldiary.com · Published Jan 2, 2021
• Airline Lounges | Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)flychicago.com:443
• O'Hare Airport Lounges 2026: Complete Guide + Free Accessjoinkudos.com · Published May 14, 2025
• Airline lounges offer respite at O’Hare International Airport | Choose Chicagochoosechicago.com · Published May 28, 2025
• United Club Chicago - LoungeReview.comloungereview.com · Published Apr 1, 2026
• Swissport Lounge ORD AIRPORT Terminal 5 Chicago IL O Hare Intl | Priority Passprioritypass.com

Same-day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare class; flexible and premium tickets typically allow them, while Basic Economy generally does not.