There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to O'Hare by plane, bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CVG - ORD
3h 18m$154–756Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2514 / ...
7h 35m$48–72Bus, 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 / ...
7h 21m$51–76Drive 300.3 mi
- Drive from Cincinnati to O'Harecar 300.3 mi
5h 22m$55–80Drive 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 25m$53–278Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CVG - MDW
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Cumberlandsubway
4h 14m$166–312Drive 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
4h 32m$78–428
Cincinnati to O'Hare by bus, train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to O'Hare is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to O'Hare is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $150 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Chicago via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Cincinnati and O'Hare is 283 miles. The road distance is 302 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to O'Hare without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 21m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Cincinnati to O'Hare, including transfers.
Cincinnati to O'Hare bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to O'Hare is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 7h 35m.
Cincinnati to O'Hare bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
O'Hare is 1h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 9:45 AM in Cincinnati and 8:45 AM in O'Hare.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and O'Hare, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- 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
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to Cumberland
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- 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
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to O'Hare is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Cincinnati to O'Hare.
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