There are 6 ways to get from Bismarck to Cincinnati by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)
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 Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Covington (CVG)plane BIS - CVG
5h 20m$144–684Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
24h 1m$264–488Bus, train via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
28h 14m$302–586Drive 1,118.1 mi
- Drive from Bismarck to Cincinnaticar 1,118.1 mi
18h 15m$204–295Bus
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
24h 10m$202–345Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Take the bus from Madison to Cincinnatibus
26h$224–333
Bismarck to Cincinnati by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bismarck to Cincinnati is to bus which costs $200 - $350 and takes 24h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Bismarck to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Bismarck to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Bismarck and arriving at Cincinnati via Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 10m.
The distance between Bismarck and Cincinnati is 990 miles. The road distance is 1124.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bismarck to Cincinnati without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 1m and costs $260 - $490.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Bismarck to Cincinnati, including transfers.
Bismarck to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Bismarck station.
The best way to get from Bismarck to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $350 and takes 24h 10m.
Bismarck to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Cincinnati is 1h ahead of Bismarck. It is currently 2:44 PM in Bismarck and 3:44 PM in Cincinnati.
What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Covington (CVG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bismarck to Cincinnati via Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 24h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Covington via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Covington via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Covington via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Bismarck to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–140
Bus from Bismarck to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–140
Bus from Bismarck to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–140
Bus from Bismarck to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–140
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Madison to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Badger Bus
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Bismarck to Cincinnati is 1125 miles. It takes approximately 18h 15m to drive from Bismarck to Cincinnati.
There are 583+ hotels available in Cincinnati.











