There are 8 ways to get from Cincinnati to Waukesha by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2514 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
10h 21m$105–163Drive 380.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cincinnati to Waukeshacar 380.9 mi
7h 5m$70–101Bus, train via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
14h 22m$172–344Fly Covington to General Mitchell International Airport
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane CVG - MKE
6h 51m$126–824Bus
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2514 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150
10h 24m$74–112Bus, train via Gary
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus
11h 33m$97–130Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CVG - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus
7h 26m$196–856Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LEX - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus
7h 26m$96–378
Cincinnati to Waukesha by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Waukesha is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Waukesha is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $120 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Waukesha. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at E Main Street at N Barstow Street via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Waukesha is 399 miles. The road distance is 383.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Waukesha without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 21m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 10h 21m to get from Cincinnati to Waukesha, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Waukesha bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Waukesha is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $120 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 10h 24m.
Cincinnati to Waukesha bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Waukesha is 1h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 4:21 AM in Cincinnati and 3:21 AM in Waukesha.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Waukesha, WI, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to E Main Street at N Barstow Street via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 10h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
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
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from Covington to General Mitchell International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
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 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Covington to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Flights from Covington to General Mitchell International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Covington to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from Covington to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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 Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- 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
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $42–46
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $42–46
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $42–46
- Website
- coachusa.com
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