There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cincinnati by plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, train, or bus
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Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane MDW - CVG
2h 4m$161–354Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514 / ...
8h 12m$50–86Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane ORD - CVG
4h 34m$156–862Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Cincinnati286.5 mi
5h 8mDrive 286.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cincinnaticar 286.5 mi
5h 8m$53–76Train, bus
- Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus N2642
8h 16m$50–84
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cincinnati by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cincinnati is to bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs $160 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Midway CTA Station and arriving at Cincinnati via Jackson & Austin Terminal and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Cincinnati is 264 miles. The road distance is 288.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cincinnati without a car is to bus which takes 8h 12m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cincinnati, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs $160 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 12m.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Cincinnati station.
Cincinnati is 1h ahead of Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). It is currently 8:51 PM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 9:51 PM in Cincinnati.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG) twice daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cincinnati is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Cincinnati.
There are 584+ hotels available in Cincinnati.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Cincinnati. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.