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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminalby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to CincinnatibusFlixBus 2514
    6h 49m
    $43–71

  2. Bus via Greyhound Station Cincinnati (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus StationbusGreyhound US0120
    8h 56m
    $42–123

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union TerminaltrainCardinal
    8h 32m
    $55–100

  4. Drive 286.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminalcar286.6 mi
    5h
    $53–76

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington, line 49 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)planeORD - CVG
    2. Take the bus from 4Th St & Plum St to Museum Centerbus
    4h 46m
    $100–610

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Covington, line 49 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)planeMDW - CVG
    2. Take the bus from 4Th St & Plum St to Museum Centerbus
    4h 35m
    $86–560

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton, line 08 bus, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)planeORD - DAY
    2. Take the bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Northwest Hubbus
    3. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus
    7h 50m
    $156–860

Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal by foot and bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Cincinnati Union Terminal, 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, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost $55–100 and the journey takes 8h 32m.

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