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

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

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  1. Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

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    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    2. Take the subway from Midway to Quincysubway subway
    3h 34m
    $64–396

  2. Drive 286.7 mi

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    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Chicago Union Stationcar car 286.7 mi
    5h 2m
    $53–76

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    6h 9m
    $70–110

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2514
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    8h 29m
    $96–179

  5. Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    4h 5m
    $154–806

  6. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    6h 12m
    $85–376

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

    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
    6h 39m
    $65–354

  8. Bus via Greyhound Bus Depot

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0120
    8h 59m
    $71–140

Cincinnati to Chicago Union Station by bus and foot

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 6h. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly.

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