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How to get fromCincinnati to Lake Michiganby bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Cincinnati to Lake Michigan 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 22m
    $44–67

  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 44m
    $52–153

  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 54m
    $54–366

  5. 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
    3h 55m
    $53–268

  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 44m
    $86–473

  7. Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    3h 42m
    $84–606

  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
    $69–460

  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 40m
    $92–425

Cincinnati to Lake Michigan by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly.

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