There are 8 ways to get from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) by plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, or bus
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Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CVG - ORD
3h 7m$152–852Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2514 / ...
7h 2m$50–80Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CVG - MDW
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to O'Haresubway
4h 17m$156–372Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare-ORD304.1 mi
5h 24mDrive 304.1 mi
- Drive from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)car 304.1 mi
5h 24m$56–81Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LEX - ORD
3h 19m$76–423Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SDF - MDW
4h 35m$78–408Bus to Dayton, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DAY - ORD
5h 40m$62–358
Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $150 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at 900 W Harrison via Harrison & Jefferson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 279 miles. The road distance is 305.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) without a car is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), including transfers.
Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $150 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 2m.
Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 1h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 2:48 PM in Cincinnati and 1:48 PM in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare-ORD
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cincinnati and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.