What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to Cincinnati?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to Cincinnati is to train and bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Cincinnati?

The fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Cincinnati is to train and subway and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $150 - $380.

How far is it from Lake Forest to Cincinnati?

The distance between Lake Forest and Cincinnati is 325 miles. The road distance is 319.2 miles.

How do I travel from Lake Forest to Cincinnati without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Forest to Cincinnati without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 1m and costs $50 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Lake Forest to Cincinnati?

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Lake Forest to Cincinnati, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lake Forest and Cincinnati?

Cincinnati is 1h ahead of Lake Forest. It is currently 2:51 PM in Lake Forest and 3:51 PM in Cincinnati.

Can I drive from Lake Forest to Cincinnati?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Forest to Cincinnati is 319 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Lake Forest to Cincinnati.

Where can I stay near Cincinnati?

There are 662+ hotels available in Cincinnati.

Lake Forest to Cincinnati - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Forest to Cincinnati by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train, bus
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1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514 / ...
8h 1m
$53–89
Drive 317.4 mi
1. Drive from Lake Forest to Cincinnaticar 317.4 mi
5h 41m
$58–84
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Covington
1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane ORD - CVG
5h 16m
$160–864
Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington
1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane MDW - CVG
5h 9m
$159–373
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ORD - LEX
3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Cincinnaticar
6h 7m
$123–685

Lake Forest to Cincinnati by train and bus

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8h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 323 mi
Duration: 8h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Forest to Cincinnati. However, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Harrison & Jefferson, walk to Chicago Bus Station, then take the bus to Cincinnati. Alternatively, you can drive from Lake Forest to Cincinnati in around 5h 41m.

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