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How to get fromCincinnati Union Terminal to Chicagoby car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), bus or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Chicago by car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Drive from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    3h 43m
    $86–453

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514
    7h 43m
    $43–100

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    9h 19m
    $60–240

  4. Drive 288.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Chicagocar car 288.1 mi
    4h 55m
    $53–76

  5. Line 49 bus to Covington, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Museum Center to Government Square Area Fbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    4h 27m
    $61–389

  6. Line 49 bus to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Museum Center to Government Square Area Fbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    3h 58m
    $81–559

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

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Northwest Hub to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B.bus bus
    3. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    6h 47m
    $106–507

  8. Bus via Cincinnati Bus Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0120
    11h 22m
    $44–138

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cincinnati Union Terminal, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–240 and the journey takes 9h 19m.

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