There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Lake Michigan by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CVG - MDW
3h 26m$164–306Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2514 / ...
6h 24m$50–72Drive 286.2 mi
- Drive from Cincinnati to Chicagocar 286.2 mi
5h 1m$53–76Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CVG - ORD
3h 59m$154–756Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LEX - ORD
3h 59m$53–278Drive 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
3h 43m$76–433Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Gary Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
6h 34m$53–75
Cincinnati to Lake Michigan by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Lake Michigan is to bus which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $160 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Congress Plaza & Michigan via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Lake Michigan is 274 miles. The road distance is 287.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Lake Michigan without a car is to bus which takes 6h 24m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Cincinnati to Lake Michigan, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $160 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 24m.
Cincinnati to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Lake Michigan is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Cincinnati to Lake Michigan.
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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- 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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