What is the cheapest way to get from Illinois to Cincinnati?

The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Cincinnati is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 5h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Illinois to Cincinnati?

The fastest way to get from Illinois to Cincinnati is to subway and fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $95 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Illinois and Cincinnati?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Cincinnati. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Illinois to Cincinnati?

The distance between Illinois and Cincinnati is 296 miles. The road distance is 287.4 miles.

How do I travel from Illinois to Cincinnati without a car?

The best way to get from Illinois to Cincinnati without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $40 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Illinois to Cincinnati?

The bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati takes 5h 45m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Illinois to Cincinnati bus from?

Illinois to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Illinois to Cincinnati?

The best way to get from Illinois to Cincinnati is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $490 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Illinois to Cincinnati bus arrive?

Illinois to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Cincinnati station.

What is the time difference between Illinois and Cincinnati?

Cincinnati is 1h ahead of Illinois. It is currently 2:33 PM in Illinois and 3:33 PM in Cincinnati.

Can I drive from Illinois to Cincinnati?

Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Cincinnati is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Illinois to Cincinnati.

How do I get a bus ticket from Illinois to Cincinnati?

Book your Illinois to Cincinnati bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cincinnati?

There are 705+ hotels available in Cincinnati.

Illinois to Cincinnati - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 6 ways to get from Illinois to Cincinnati by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514
5h 45m
$40–75
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514
8h 8m
$48–130
Drive 285.7 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Cincinnaticar 285.7 mi
5h 2m
$53–76
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane ORD - CVG
4h 6m
$74–487
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington
1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane MDW - CVG
3h 41m
$100–707
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ORD - LEX
2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Cincinnaticar
4h 49m
$58–308

Illinois to Cincinnati by bus (Flixbus)

6Weekly Buses

5h 45mAverage Duration

$40Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Illinois to Cincinnati.

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Distance: 294.1 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati 6 times a week. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG) every 3 hours.

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