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How to get fromCincinnati Union Terminal to Chicago Bus Stationby car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), bus, subway, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Chicago Bus Station by car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), bus, subway, or train

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  1. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Drive from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    4h 8m
    $55–282

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    7h 48m
    $43–75

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    9h 13m
    $80–210

  4. Drive  287.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Chicago Bus Stationcar car 287.4 mi
    5h 2m
    $53–76

  5. Line 49 bus to Covington, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Museum Center to Government Square Area Fbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    3. Take the subway from Jefferson Park to Clinton-Bluesubway subway
    4h 32m
    $158–814

  6. Line 49 bus to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Museum Center to Government Square Area Fbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    4h 11m
    $156–369

  7. Bus, line 08 bus to Dayton, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Northwest Hub to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B.bus bus
    3. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    4. Take the subway from Jefferson Park to Clinton-Bluesubway subway
    6h 43m
    $57–280

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    8h 9m
    $61–127

Cincinnati Union Terminal to Chicago Bus Station by foot and bus (Flixbus)

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Cincinnati Union Terminal, OH, USA and Chicago Bus Station, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $80–210 and the journey takes 9h 4m.

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