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How to get fromCincinnati to Great Lakesby bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    6h 24m
    $49–71
  2. Drive  286.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Chicagocar car 286.2 mi
    5h 1m
    $53–76
  3. Fly from Covington

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    3h 52m
    $154–756
  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Gary Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    6h 34m
    $52–74
  5. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    3h 59m
    $53–278
  6. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    4h 16m
    $66–343

Cincinnati to Great Lakes by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Great Lakes, MI, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly.

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