What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 6h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal is to subway and fly and line 49 bus which takes 4h 32m and costs $85 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago Union Station and Cincinnati Union Terminal?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station station to Cincinnati Union Terminal. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at 8Th St & Freeman Ave via Vine St & Martin Luther King Dr and 9Th St & Race St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago Union Station and Cincinnati Union Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Cincinnati Union Terminal. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 32m.

Where do I catch the Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal bus from?

Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal train from?

Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal?

The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $50 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 8h 32m.

What is the time difference between Chicago Union Station and Cincinnati Union Terminal?

Cincinnati Union Terminal is 1h ahead of Chicago Union Station. It is currently 8:37 PM in Chicago Union Station and 9:37 PM in Cincinnati Union Terminal.

Can I drive from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal is 289 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal.

How do I get a train ticket from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal?

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Where can I stay near Cincinnati Union Terminal?

There are 619+ hotels available in Cincinnati Union Terminal.

Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal

Q: How far is it from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal?

The distance between Chicago Union Station and Cincinnati Union Terminal is 300 miles. The road distance is 288.7 miles.

Q: How long does it take to get from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal, including transfers.

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or subway

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1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514 / ...
6h 47m
$50–84
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminaltrain Cardinal
8h 32m
$100–210
Drive 287 mi
1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminalcar 287 mi
5h 3m
$53–76
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Covington, line 49 bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane ORD - CVG
2. Take the bus from 4Th St & Plum St to Museum Centerbus
4h 54m
$156–810
Bus via Cincinnati
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0120
9h
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington, line 49 bus
1. Take the subway from Quincy to Midwaysubway
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane MDW - CVG
3. Take the bus from 4Th St & Plum St to Museum Centerbus
4h 32m
$86–560
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton, line 08 bus, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)plane ORD - DAY
2. Take the bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Northwest Hubbus
3. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
7h 40m
$136–787

Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal by foot and bus

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Distance: 298.6 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Cincinnati Union Terminal, 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. FlixBus-us also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 8h 32m.

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