There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514 / ...
5h 54m$70–110Drive 286.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnaticar 286.6 mi
5h 3m$53–76Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514
8h 8m$99–178Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane ORD - CVG
4h 16m$154–807Bus via Greyhound Bus Depot
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0120
8h 24m$74–130Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Quincy to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane MDW - CVG
3h 54m$84–557
Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati is to subway and fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $80 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Cincinnati. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Cincinnati is 296 miles. The road distance is 288.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati without a car is to bus which takes 5h 54m and costs $70 - $110.
The bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati takes 5h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati is to bus which takes 5h 54m and costs $70 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $850 and takes 4h 16m.
Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Cincinnati station.
Cincinnati is 1h ahead of Chicago Union Station. It is currently 6:16 PM in Chicago Union Station and 7:16 PM in Cincinnati.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati twice daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG) hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- 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
- $65–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Quincy to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–110
Bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati.
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