There are 5 ways to get from Cincinnati to East Chicago by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Gary Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
5h 35m$66–92Drive 263.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cincinnati to East Chicagocar 263.5 mi
4h 35m$44–63Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CVG - MDW
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to East Chicagotrain
4h 41m$118–642Fly 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 Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain
5h 13m$92–452Drive 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 56m$98–416
Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to East Chicago is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to East Chicago is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to East Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Gary Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Cincinnati and East Chicago is 275 miles. The road distance is 265 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to East Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $65 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Cincinnati to East Chicago, including transfers.
Cincinnati to East Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
Cincinnati to East Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
East Chicago is 1h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 2:51 AM in Cincinnati and 1:51 AM in East Chicago.
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to East Chicago is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Cincinnati to East Chicago.
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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Museum Campus/11th St. to East Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Van Buren St. to East Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Museum Campus/11th St. to East Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Van Buren St. to East Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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