There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Cincinnati by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Covington
best- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Covington (CVG)plane SGF - CVG
5h 11m$228–1,221Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus
12h 44m$80–184Drive 560.8 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Cincinnaticar 560.8 mi
9h 21m$103–148Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane SGF - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Cincinnaticar
6h 2m$141–692
Springfield to Cincinnati by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Cincinnati is to bus which costs $80 - $190 and takes 12h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $220 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at Cincinnati via St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.
The distance between Springfield and Cincinnati is 515 miles. The road distance is 564.1 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Cincinnati without a car is to bus which takes 12h 44m and costs $80 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Springfield to Cincinnati, including transfers.
Springfield to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield CU Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $220 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $190 and takes 12h 44m.
Springfield to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Cincinnati is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 10:25 PM in Springfield and 11:25 PM in Cincinnati.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Covington (CVG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Cincinnati via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), and Indianapolis in around 12h 44m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Covington via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,500
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Covington via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,400
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Covington via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Punta Gorda
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
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Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Cincinnati is 564 miles. It takes approximately 9h 21m to drive from Springfield to Cincinnati.
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