There are 6 ways to get from Cincinnati to Bismarck by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane CVG - BIS
6h 20m$122–652Bus
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus
24h 5m$204–315Bus, train via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus
27h 59m$271–540Drive 1,118.4 mi
- Drive from Cincinnati to Bismarckcar 1,118.4 mi
18h 15m$205–295Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus
24h 9m$246–448Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus
24h 59m$223–316
Cincinnati to Bismarck by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Bismarck is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 18h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Bismarck is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Bismarck. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Bismarck via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 5m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Bismarck is 990 miles. The road distance is 1124.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Bismarck without a car is to bus which takes 24h 5m and costs $200 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Cincinnati to Bismarck, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Bismarck bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Bismarck is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $320 and takes 24h 5m.
Cincinnati to Bismarck bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Bismarck is 1h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 8:50 PM in Cincinnati and 7:50 PM in Bismarck.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Bismarck, ND, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Bismarck via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis in around 24h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Covington to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Covington to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Bismarck is 1125 miles. It takes approximately 18h 15m to drive from Cincinnati to Bismarck.
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