There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Cincinnati by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or taxi
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 Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus
7h 59m$45–84Drive 310.3 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Cincinnaticar 310.3 mi
5h 23m$57–82Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Covington (CVG)plane SPI - CVG
5h$116–669Bus via Arlington Heights
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus
9h 55m$45–139Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Covington (CVG)plane DEC - CVG
5h 15m$219–790
Springfield to Cincinnati by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Cincinnati is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 5h and costs $110 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Cincinnati via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Indianapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Springfield and Cincinnati is 317 miles. The road distance is 312.1 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Cincinnati without a car is to bus which takes 7h 59m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Springfield to Cincinnati, including transfers.
Springfield to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Cincinnati is to bus which takes 7h 59m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $700 and takes 5h.
Springfield to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Cincinnati is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 4:01 AM in Springfield and 5:01 AM in Cincinnati.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Cincinnati via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), and Indianapolis in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Covington (CVG) twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- 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 Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Cincinnati is 312 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Springfield to Cincinnati.
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