There are 6 ways to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cincinnati by plane, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, train, or bus
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Fly to Covington
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane ORD - CVG
2h 16m$160–848Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514 / ...
7h 42m$42–80Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Cincinnati303.4 mi
5h 24mDrive 303.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cincinnaticar 303.4 mi
5h 24m$56–80Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ORD - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Cincinnaticar
3h 8m$115–653Train, bus
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus N2642
8h 30m$50–79
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cincinnati by subway, foot, and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cincinnati is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $160 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) station to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Cincinnati via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Cincinnati is 280 miles. The road distance is 305.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cincinnati without a car is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cincinnati, including transfers.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $160 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 42m.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Cincinnati station.
Cincinnati is 1h ahead of Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). It is currently 8:53 AM in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and 9:53 AM in Cincinnati.
What companies run services between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati twice daily. Tickets cost $40–75 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
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cincinnati is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Cincinnati.
There are 583+ hotels available in Cincinnati.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Cincinnati. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

