There are 5 ways to get from Cincinnati to Lake Michigan Beach by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Gary Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
7h 48m$85–122Drive 286.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cincinnati to Lake Michigan Beachcar 286.8 mi
5h 7m$53–76Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CVG - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain
6h 57m$206–902Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CVG - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain
6h 37m$210–464Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, bus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane CVG - AZO
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus
8h 29m$118–534
Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Lake Michigan Beach is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Lake Michigan Beach is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Lake Michigan Beach. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Benton Harbor Bus Stop via Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Lake Michigan Beach is 347 miles. The road distance is 288.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Lake Michigan Beach without a car is to bus which takes 7h 48m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Cincinnati to Lake Michigan Beach, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Lake Michigan Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
Cincinnati to Lake Michigan Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Lake Michigan Beach is 289 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Cincinnati to Lake Michigan Beach.
There are 168+ hotels available in Lake Michigan Beach.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Lake Michigan Beach, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Cincinnati to Lake Michigan Beach via Gary Bus Station and Benton Harbor Bus Stop in around 7h 48m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Covington to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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