There are 6 ways to get from Cincinnati to Normal by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
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 FlixBus 2514 / ...
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
6h 39m$42–79Drive 277.4 mi
- Drive from Cincinnati to Normalcar 277.4 mi
4h 49m$51–74Fly 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 43m$72–442Bus via Greyhound Station Cincinnati
- Take the bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Indianapolis, INbus Cincinnati
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
8h 20m$42–135Fly 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 32m$100–544Fly 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 8m$78–422
Cincinnati to Normal by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Normal is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Normal is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Normal. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Normal is 284 miles. The road distance is 279 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Normal without a car is to bus which takes 6h 39m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Cincinnati to Normal, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Normal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Normal is to bus which takes 6h 39m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $450 and takes 6h 43m.
Cincinnati to Normal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Normal is 1h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 10:13 AM in Cincinnati and 9:13 AM 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 Indianapolis and Indianapolis Union Station in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Covington (CVG) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 4 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Covington to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Covington to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
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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