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How to get fromCincinnati to Lake Michiganby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Cincinnati to Lake Michigan by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    3h 21m
    $54–366

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    6h 19m
    $48–77

  3. Drive 286.2 mi

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

  4. Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    3h 51m
    $48–316

  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
    3h 38m
    $71–383

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

    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
    4h 2m
    $73–378

  7. Bus, line 08 bus to Dayton, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Northwest Hub to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B.bus bus
    3. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    6h 10m
    $60–353

  8. 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 42m
    $51–79

Cincinnati to Lake Michigan by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 6h.

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