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How to get fromCincinnati to Great Lakes (Station)by bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cincinnati to Great Lakes (Station) 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
    $57–91

  2. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    10h 24m

  3. Drive 321.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Great Lakes (Station)car car 321.1 mi
    5h 45m
    $59–85

  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 Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    5h 24m
    $68–404

  5. Bus, train via Arlington Heights

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0120
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train Up-N
    10h 55m

  6. 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
    $158–814

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

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    8h 20m

  8. 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
    $70–361

Cincinnati to Great Lakes (Station) by bus, foot, and train

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 328.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Cincinnati to Great Lakes (Station). 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 take a bus from Cincinnati to Great Lakes via Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 10h 24m.

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