There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Cincinnati by plane, train, bus, car, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Covington (CVG)plane MSP - CVG
3h 59m$454–1,104Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
15h 56m$111–177Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514 / ...
15h 48m$142–308Drive 693.4 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Cincinnaticar 693.4 mi
11h 43m$127–183Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548
- Take the bus from Madison to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514
16h$134–195Train, bus via Indianapolis
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
20h 9m$171–401
Minneapolis to Cincinnati by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Cincinnati is to bus and train which costs $110 - $180 and takes 15h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $450 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Cincinnati via Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.
The distance between Minneapolis and Cincinnati is 620 miles. The road distance is 697.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Cincinnati without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 48m and costs $140 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Minneapolis to Cincinnati, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $450 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 16h.
Minneapolis to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Madison station.
Cincinnati is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 3:25 PM in Minneapolis and 4:25 PM in Cincinnati.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Covington (CVG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Cincinnati via Madison in around 16h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Madison to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Cincinnati is 697 miles. It takes approximately 11h 43m to drive from Minneapolis to Cincinnati.
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