There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Cincinnati by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union StationDenver
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to CincinnatiFlixBus 2514
5h 24m$50–152Drive 225.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Cincinnati225.9 mi
3h 54m$42–60Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Covington (CVG)CMI - CVG
4h 47m$115–624Bus via Arlington Heights
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union StationDenver
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Cincinnati Bus StationGreyhound US0120
6h 20m$58–172Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Covington (CVG)DEC - CVG
6h 36m$218–745
Champaign to Cincinnati by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Cincinnati is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Cincinnati is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Champaign and arriving at Cincinnati via Indianapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Champaign and Cincinnati is 232 miles. The road distance is 227.2 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Cincinnati without a car is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $50 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Champaign to Cincinnati, including transfers.
Champaign to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Champaign station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Cincinnati is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $50 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $650 and takes 4h 47m.
Champaign to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Cincinnati is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 8:58 AM in Champaign and 9:58 AM in Cincinnati.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Champaign to Cincinnati via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) and Indianapolis in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Covington (CVG) twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Covington via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–50
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $15–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Cincinnati Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Cincinnati is 227 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Champaign to Cincinnati.
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