There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Hamilton County 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 via Cincinnati (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514
6h 24m$45–89Bus via New Paris
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Richmond, INbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Richmond Bsb, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus Detroit
9h 19m$33–109Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0120
8h 16m$59–142Drive 281.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Hamilton Countycar 281.7 mi
4h 58m$52–75Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 17 bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane ORD - CVG
- Take the bus from Government Square Area B to North Bend Rd & Hamilton Avebus
4h 59m$82–513Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0120
7h 29m$43–107Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, line 17 bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane MDW - CVG
- Take the bus from Government Square Area B to North Bend Rd & Hamilton Avebus
4h 30m$102–713
Chicago to Hamilton County by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Hamilton County is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Hamilton County is to fly and line 17 bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $100 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Hamilton County. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Hamilton Ave & Teakwood Ave via Martin Luther King Dr & Jefferson Ave and Northside Transit Center - Shelter E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Chicago and Hamilton County is 302 miles. The road distance is 283.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Hamilton County without a car is to bus via Cincinnati which takes 6h 24m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Chicago to Hamilton County, including transfers.
Chicago to Hamilton County bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Hamilton County bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Cincinnati station.
Hamilton County is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 6:34 AM in Chicago and 7:34 AM in Hamilton County.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Hamilton County is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Chicago to Hamilton County.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Hamilton County, OH, USA?
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 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
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
- $30–65
- 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 Indianapolis Union Station to Cincinnati Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 513-632-7575
- customerservice@go-metro.com
- Website
- go-metro.com
Bus from Government Square Area B to North Bend Rd & Hamilton Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- go-metro.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Richmond, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Richmond Bsb, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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