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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Great Lakes by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train Up-N
    8h 8m
    $55–88

  2. Drive 321.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Great Lakescar car 321.6 mi
    5h 46m
    $59–85

  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 Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    5h 24m
    $158–374

  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 Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    5h 46m
    $158–864

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    5h 41m
    $76–390

  6. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    5h 57m
    $83–425

  7. Bus to Dayton, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    8h 19m
    $70–381

Cincinnati to Great Lakes by bus, foot, and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Great Lakes, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cincinnati to Great Lakes. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Clinton & Quincy, take the line 124 bus to Washington & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Great Lakes. Alternatively, you can drive from Cincinnati to Great Lakes in around 5h 46m.

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