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How to get fromCincinnati to East Chicagoby bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cincinnati to East Chicago by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Gary Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    5h 35m
    $65–98

  2. Drive 263.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to East Chicagocar car 263.5 mi
    4h 35m
    $49–70

  3. Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain train
    4h 37m
    $92–432

  4. Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain train
    5h 7m
    $182–842

  5. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    4h 54m
    $99–408

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

    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 train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain train
    7h 41m
    $93–388

Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cincinnati to East Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 273.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and East Chicago, IN, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Cincinnati to Gary Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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