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How to get fromElgin to Cincinnatiby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Elgin to Cincinnati by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ORD - CVG
    4h 1m
    $157–811

  2. Drive 318.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elgin to Cincinnaticar car 318.9 mi
    5h 47m
    $59–85

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    8h 11m
    $76–117

  4. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    10h 25m
    $101–187

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MDW - CVG
    5h 22m
    $90–564

  6. Train, bus via Greyhound Bus Depot

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0120
    10h 41m
    $77–137

Elgin to Cincinnati by train, foot, and bus

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Cincinnati. However, you can take the bus to Rosemont CTA Station, walk to Rosemont, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), walk to CVG Airport Terminal, then take the bus to 5th at Elm. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to Cincinnati via Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 11m.

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