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CLE airport caters to the movement of its landing travelers to the city center. The quickest way to downtown Cleveland is by the airport shuttle, driving or taxi which takes about 15min each. The airport shuttle is the best of the three since it offers free services to the airport’s travelers.

Yes. Several artworks and exhibitions are displayed that travelers passionate about art and history can pass by before heading out of the airport. You can visit the Public Gallery or the Rock and Roll Fame Posters to make your flight through the airport more interesting.

ORD airport hosts various lounges where you can relax away from the busy departure areas. You can go to the Air France Lounge in Terminal 5 which offers free entry. There is also the American Flagship Lounge in Terminal 3 at gate K6 which offers free access. U.S. military members and their families should consider relaxing in USO Lounge in Terminal 2.

Yes. MDW airport hosts religious facilities and services essential to travelers of all faiths. The airport has an interfaith chapel on the mezzanine level in Concourse C. It offers rosaries, prayer books, rugs, and comfortable seating for passengers to pray or meditate. You can visit the chapel if you need a quiet and serene environment to pray or meditate.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Cleveland flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Cleveland. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Chicago to Cleveland may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Cleveland:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $232 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $336 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Cleveland most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 9% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Chicago to Cleveland route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 52%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $235 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $486: a $251 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Cleveland flights, with 36% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 23%, and night flights for 11%.

Some of the most popular sights in Cleveland are Progressive Field, Huntington Bank Field and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. These are among the most viewed places in Cleveland on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Cleveland:

• Earliest: departs at 6:29 am and lands at 7:58 am
• Latest: departs at 9:36 pm and lands at 11:05 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 29m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 55% above the route average of $331. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Cleveland takes 1h 29m, covering 300 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $119 to $736. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Cleveland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $91, which is 60% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 30m, compared with 4h 11m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 6h 16m via Orlando (MCO).

Cleveland is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport (CLE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Hertz
· Budget
· Alamo
· Dollar
· Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Cleveland range from $241 to $495, with an average of $331 over the past 12 months. Anything below $241 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago to Cleveland flights:

• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue