Find train tickets to Cleveland
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Cheapest day | Sunday |
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Most expensive day | Monday |
Average price (round-trip) | $155 |
Average price (one-way) | $98 |
Top tips for finding Cleveland train tickets
- When traveling by train to Cleveland, you can bring up to two personal items (up to 25 pounds each), two carry-on bags (up to 50 pounds each), and two pieces of checked baggage (up to 50 pounds each) on the train for free. Up to two additional carry-on bags and two additional checked bags may be brought on for an additional fee. Keep in mind that not all stations have facilities to load checked bags on the trains, so check with your departure station before booking your train ticket to Cleveland if you’ll need this service.
- Wi-Fi is available on the Lake Shore Limited trains to Cleveland (the Chicago to New York City / Boston route). This free Wi-Fi service can accommodate general web browsing, but it cannot support more intense internet uses, such as music or video streaming, so you should download any music, movies, or other large files before your trip. Capitol Limited trains (the Chicago to Washington, DC route) do not have Wi-Fi, but there are electrical outlets at the seat so you can use your devices offline.
- If you’re planning to use the public transportation network while in Cleveland, you’ll have easy access to the city’s transit system from the station. It is about a 10min trip via the Waterfront Line of the RTA’s light rail from the Amtrak station to the Tower City Rapid Station, where passengers can connect to the Red, Blue and Green light rail lines; the B, D, and E lines of the city’s trolley service; and over 20 local bus lines.
- Taking Amtrak to Cleveland is a great way to travel. Even in coach, the seats have plenty of legroom and almost fully recline, and there are electrical outlets at every seat for charging your devices. Or upgrade to a room on a sleeper car for more spacious, private accommodations. The trains have a café car where passengers can purchase hot and cold snacks, light meals, and beverages (including beer, wine, and cocktails). These cars feature informal table seating and large windows to enjoy views of the passing countryside.
- Looking for cheap train tickets to Cleveland? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Cleveland for the following prices or less: From Syracuse $117, from Rensselaer $118, from Chicago $158
- Cleveland's most searched train station on KAYAK is Cleveland Cleveland Station. It is located in the city center.
- You will generally catch the best train deals if you travel to Cleveland in the evening.
FAQs when traveling to Cleveland by train
What is the most popular train station in Cleveland?
Cleveland Cleveland Station is the most searched station in Cleveland by KAYAK users.
Which train companies travel to Cleveland?
Amtrak is the only train company serving Cleveland.
How long is the train journey to Cleveland from the closest popular cities?
New York to Cleveland - 12h 13m
Chicago to Cleveland - 6h 05m
Syracuse to Cleveland - 5h 48m
Rensselaer to Cleveland - 8h 48m
Washington, D.C. to Cleveland - 10h 48m
Boston to Cleveland - 14h 56m
What facilities are available at the Cleveland train station?
When you arrive at the Cleveland train station, you’ll find a staffed ticket office, a large waiting room, restrooms, and vending machines. The station is equipped to handle checked baggage and even offers luggage storage. The platform, restrooms, and waiting room at the station are accessible for people with disabilities; however, the ticket office is not fully accessible, so you may need to call ahead to make arrangements if help will be needed purchasing a return trip ticket.
Where is the Cleveland train station located?
Trains to Cleveland arrive at the Cleveland Lakefront Station, which is located at 200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway, near the shores of Lake Erie in the North Coast Harbor neighborhood of the city. The station is less than a mile northwest of Public Square in heart of Downtown Cleveland and is just a few blocks away from the FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland's Town Hall, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
What Amtrak routes serve the Cleveland station?
The Cleveland station is served by two train routes, the Capitol Limited route, and the Lake Shore Limited route. Capitol Limited trains run between Chicago and Washington, DC, with 14 stops along the way, including Pittsburgh and Toledo. Lake Shore Limited trains run between Chicago and Albany, NY, where the route splits and continues to Boston and New York City. There are 26 stops on this route, including stops in Toledo and Buffalo. Eastbound and westbound trains from both of these routes stop in Cleveland once daily.
Do trains to Cleveland have sleeper cars?
With train tickets to Cleveland, you will find sleeper cars on both the Capitol Limited and Lake Shore Limited routes. These cars have a variety of rooms, all of which feature free meal service, a dedicated attendant, comfortable seating that converts to upper and lower beds, and access to a private restroom and shower. Room types include the Roomettes and the Bedrooms for up to two adults; the Bedroom Suite for up to four adults; and the Family Bedroom for up to two adults and two children.
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