There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Cincinnati by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to CincinnatiFlixBus 2514
5h 45m$40–70Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to IndianapolisCardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to CincinnatiFlixBus 2514
8h 8m$47–139Drive 286.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago Loop to Cincinnati286.3 mi
5h$53–76Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)ORD - CVG
3h 55m$74–507Bus via Arlington Heights (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus StationGreyhound US0120
8h 15m$41–115Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)MDW - CVG
3h 48m$94–657
Chicago Loop to Cincinnati by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Cincinnati is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $90 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Cincinnati. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Chicago Loop and Cincinnati is 296 miles. The road distance is 288 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Cincinnati without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $40 - $70.
The bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati takes 5h 45m including transfers and departs six times a week.
Chicago Loop to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Cincinnati is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $550 and takes 3h 55m.
Chicago Loop to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Cincinnati station.
Cincinnati is 1h ahead of Chicago Loop. It is currently 7:10 PM in Chicago Loop and 8:10 PM in Cincinnati.
What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati 6 times a week. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG) hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- 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 Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Loop to Cincinnati is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Chicago Loop to Cincinnati.
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