Travelling from Chicago to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) jetting off from either of these.
Take a direct Chicago to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Cleveland is one hour ahead of Chicago. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is located in Cleveland, which follows the UTC-4 timezone.
With 89 direct weekly flights between the two airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is the most popular route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 6:40am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest departure from ORD to CLE is with American Airlines at 10:11pm.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Chicago to CLE.
In peak travel periods, expect extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can take a direct flight from Chicago to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
United Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Chicago to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport taking off from ORD.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between ORD and CLE is United Airlines.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 78.78% of its services landing on time.
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can book a direct Chicago to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) plane ticket out of Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Work out whether leaving from MDW works best for your plans.
Board your direct flight from Chicago to CLE with Southwest Airlines. This is one of the leading airlines that operates this route out of MDW.
Southwest Airlines is the top choice for bookings on the MDW to CLE route.
Southwest Airlines is the most reliable carrier flying between Chicago Midway International Airport and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, with 79.75% of its services arriving on schedule.
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to CLE flight:
77.88% of all departures from Chicago Midway International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to get to the airport by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early Chicago to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land without delays. At RFD, that figure is 76.19%.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Reserve a hotel near CLE if you have a late flight from Chicago to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Choose one of these options and be in bed sooner:
You'll find CLE at 5300 Riverside Drive.
Getting from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to central Cleveland
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Cleveland. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
61 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. A return flight starts from 121 €. These prices can change depending on demand.
Snap up cheap flights from Chicago to CLE by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
July is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Chicago to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Chicago to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). July is when most people visit Cleveland. If crowds aren't your thing, go in May.
Before locking in your Chicago to CLE plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Cleveland, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in January when temperatures are between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Cleveland
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Cleveland right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport:
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum and Cleveland Museum of Art are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Cleveland itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Cleveland. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre.
Detroit is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Cleveland. No journey is complete without visiting Motown Museum, The Majestic Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts.
