There are 6 ways to get from Cincinnati to Downers Grove by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2514 / ...
7h 24m$49–72Drive 295.6 mi
- Drive from Cincinnati to Downers Grovecar 295.6 mi
5h 25m$54–78Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CVG - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain
5h 20m$158–812Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CVG - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain
4h 55m$158–372Drive 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
5h 27m$57–284Drive 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
5h 12m$85–439
Cincinnati to Downers Grove by bus, foot, and train (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Downers Grove is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Downers Grove is to fly and train which takes 4h 55m and costs $150 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Downers Grove station. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Downers Grove is 318 miles. The road distance is 297.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Downers Grove without a car is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Cincinnati to Downers Grove, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Downers Grove bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
Cincinnati to Downers Grove bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Downers Grove is 1h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 9:44 PM in Cincinnati and 8:44 PM in Downers Grove.
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Downers Grove is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Cincinnati to Downers Grove.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Downers Grove, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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