There are 7 ways to get from Normal to Cincinnati by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, 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 Bloomington/Normal to Indianapolis Union StationDenver
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to CincinnatiFlixBus 2514
6h 29m$57–166Drive 277.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Normal to Cincinnati277.1 mi
4h 48m$51–74Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Covington (CVG)BMI - CVG
6h 32m$83–553Bus via Arlington Heights
- Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Indianapolis Union StationDenver
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Cincinnati Bus StationGreyhound US0120
7h 25m$63–161Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Peoria
- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Covington (CVG)PIA - CVG
7h 5m$122–697Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)ORD - CVG
6h 31m$117–658Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtrak
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)MDW - CVG
5h 51m$99–600
Normal to Cincinnati by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Cincinnati is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Cincinnati is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Normal to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Bloomington/Normal and arriving at Cincinnati via Indianapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Normal and Cincinnati is 284 miles. The road distance is 278.7 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Cincinnati without a car is to bus which takes 6h 29m and costs $55 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Normal to Cincinnati, including transfers.
Normal to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Bloomington/Normal station.
The best way to get from Normal to Cincinnati is to bus which takes 6h 29m and costs $55 - $170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $600 and takes 6h 32m.
Normal to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Cincinnati is 1h ahead of Normal. It is currently 9:07 PM in Normal and 10:07 PM in Cincinnati.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Bloomington/Normal to Cincinnati via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) and Indianapolis in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, Delta and American Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Covington (CVG) 5 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Covington via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Covington via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Covington via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Covington via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Covington via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Covington via St. Petersburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,200
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Covington via Punta Gorda
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Bloomington/Normal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $40–60
- Flexible Fares
- $55–85
Bus from Bloomington/Normal to Peoria
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $23–35
- Flexible Fares
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $15–85
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 Cincinnati Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Cincinnati is 279 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Normal to Cincinnati.
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