There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Bismarck by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Covington
best- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane CVG - BIS
6h 39m$132–702Bus to Indianapolis, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane IND - BIS
8h 48m$102–535Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus
23h 58m$134–380Drive 1,119.6 mi
- Drive from Cincinnati to Bismarckcar 1,119.6 mi
18h 11m$205–296Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly
- Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane SDF - BIS
7h 2m$119–578Bus
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus
24h 10m$122–317Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus
24h 59m$144–334
Cincinnati to Bismarck by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Bismarck is to bus which costs $120 - $320 and takes 24h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Bismarck is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Bismarck. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Bismarck via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 10m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Bismarck is 990 miles. The road distance is 1126.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Bismarck without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 58m and costs $130 - $380.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Cincinnati to Bismarck, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Bismarck bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Bismarck is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $320 and takes 24h 10m.
Cincinnati to Bismarck bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Bismarck is 1h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 2:40 PM in Cincinnati and 1:40 PM in Bismarck.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Bismarck, ND, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Bismarck via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis in around 24h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Covington to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Covington to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Covington to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Indianapolis to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $15–85
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $50–100
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–160
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.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 Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- ticketinfo@badgerbus.com
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Bismarck is 1126 miles. It takes approximately 18h 11m to drive from Cincinnati to Bismarck.
There are 34+ hotels available in Bismarck.











