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How to get fromAlton to Cincinnatiby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Alton to Cincinnati by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Covington (CVG)plane plane STL - CVG
    4h 43m
    $172–811

  2. Drive  343.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alton to Cincinnaticar car 343.1 mi
    5h 57m
    $61–88

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    11h 11m
    $195–302

  4. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    15h 21m
    $264–482

  5. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane STL - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Cincinnaticar car
    5h 30m
    $188–887

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus Bsb 15 / ...
    12h 7m
    $92–188

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar129Weekly Planes
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 341.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alton to Cincinnati via North County Transit Center, Civic Center Transit Center, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati in around 12h 7m.

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