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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cincinnati to East Chicago by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Gary Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    5h 35m
    $64–90

  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 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 2m
    $182–792

  4. 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 Museum Campus/11th St. to East Chicagotrain train
    4h 38m
    $192–342

  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 56m
    $105–459

Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar122Weekly Planes
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest 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 5 times a week. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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