There are 6 ways to get from Cincinnati to Normal by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus Bsb 14 / ...
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
8h 20m$44–130Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Lafayette Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
11h 2m$158–261Drive 277.4 mi
- Drive from Cincinnati to Normalcar 277.4 mi
4h 49m$48–69Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane CVG - BMI
6h 33m$92–602Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CVG - MDW
- Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain
6h 35m$150–700Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CVG - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
7h 17m$132–530
Cincinnati to Normal by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Normal is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Normal is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Normal. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Cincinnati and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Normal is 318 miles. The road distance is 279 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Normal without a car is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs $40 - $130.
It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Cincinnati to Normal, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Normal bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Cincinnati station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Normal is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs $40 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $600 and takes 6h 33m.
Cincinnati to Normal bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Normal is 1h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 2:29 PM in Cincinnati and 1:29 PM in Normal.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Normal, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Cincinnati to Bloomington-Normal via Cincinnati and Indianapolis Union Station in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Covington to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Normal is 279 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Cincinnati to Normal.
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