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There are 9 ways to get from Cincinnati to Chicago by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514
    6h
    $40–70

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2514
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    8h 29m
    $45–148

  3. Drive 287.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Chicagocar car 287.4 mi
    4h 58m
    $53–76

  4. Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    3h 58m
    $58–386

  5. Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    3h 30m
    $78–556

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

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    3h 47m
    $81–463

  7. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    4h 9m
    $53–268

  8. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    6h 3m
    $64–440

  9. 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 45m
    $91–423

Cincinnati to Chicago by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours.

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