There are 6 ways to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cincinnati Union Terminal by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)ORD - CVG
2h 55m$78–490Bus via Greyhound Station Cincinnati (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus StationGreyhound US0120
10h 34m$44–173Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to CincinnatiFlixBus 2514
9h 33m$64–146Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union TerminalCardinal
10h 24m$58–145Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Cincinnati Union Terminal303.8 mi
5h 20mDrive 303.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cincinnati Union Terminal303.8 mi
5h 20m$56–81
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cincinnati Union Terminal by subway, bus, and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cincinnati Union Terminal is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cincinnati Union Terminal is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $75 - $490.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cincinnati Union Terminal. However, there are services departing from O'Hare and arriving at Cincinnati Union Terminal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
The distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Cincinnati Union Terminal is 281 miles. The road distance is 305.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cincinnati Union Terminal without a car is to bus which takes 9h 33m and costs $60 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cincinnati Union Terminal, including transfers.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cincinnati Union Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cincinnati Union Terminal is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $75 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 9h 33m, you could also train, which costs $55 - $150 and takes 10h 24m.
Cincinnati Union Terminal is 1h ahead of Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). It is currently 10:11 PM in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and 11:11 PM in Cincinnati Union Terminal.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cincinnati Union Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cincinnati Union Terminal station.
What companies run services between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA and Cincinnati Union Terminal, OH, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati 6 times a week. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- 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
- $40–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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
- $40–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Cincinnati Union Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cincinnati Union Terminal is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cincinnati Union Terminal.
There are 755+ hotels available in Cincinnati Union Terminal.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Cincinnati Union Terminal. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.