There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Cincinnati by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Dayton
best- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
6h 55m$40–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus Detroit / ...
7h 15m$32–113Drive 225.9 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Cincinnaticar 225.9 mi
3h 56m$42–60Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Covington (CVG)plane CMI - CVG
5h 46m$95–494Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Covington (CVG)plane DEC - CVG
5h 57m$203–625
Champaign to Cincinnati by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Cincinnati is to bus via Dayton which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Cincinnati is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Cincinnati via Indianapolis Union Station and Dayton Trotwood Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Champaign and Cincinnati is 282 miles. The road distance is 227.2 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Cincinnati without a car is to bus via Dayton which takes 6h 55m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Champaign to Cincinnati, including transfers.
Champaign to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Cincinnati is to bus via Dayton which takes 6h 55m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $500 and takes 5h 46m.
Champaign to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Cincinnati is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 5:20 PM in Champaign and 6:20 PM in Cincinnati.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Cincinnati via Indianapolis Union Station and Dayton Trotwood Bus Station in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Covington (CVG) 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Decatur Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Covington via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Cincinnati is 227 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Champaign to Cincinnati.
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