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
best- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Covington (CVG)SGF - CVG
5h 16m$148–721Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnati
12h 44m$85–239Drive 560.8 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Cincinnati560.8 mi
9h 16m$103–148Bus via Champaign
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnati
14h 54m$114–279
Springfield to Cincinnati by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Cincinnati is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $140 - $750.
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 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 16m 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 16m and costs $140 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $240 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 5:04 AM in Springfield and 6:04 AM in Cincinnati.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Covington (CVG) every 2 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.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Covington via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Covington via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Covington via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Covington via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Covington via Orlando Sanford
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Covington via St. Petersburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
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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
- $30–80
- 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
- $35–75
- 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
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–50
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Cincinnati is 564 miles. It takes approximately 9h 16m to drive from Springfield to Cincinnati.
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