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How to get fromMinneapolis to Cincinnatiby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Cincinnati by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MSP - CVG
    3h 58m
    $554–1,104

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    16h 11m
    $125–191

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus 2514
    16h
    $139–205

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    16h 9m
    $267–422

  5. Drive  693.4 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Cincinnaticar car 693.4 mi
    11h 43m
    $127–183

  6. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MSP - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Cincinnaticar car
    5h 8m
    $161–880

  7. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis 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
    20h 19m
    $336–602

Minneapolis to Cincinnati by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration16hAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 616.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Covington (CVG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Cincinnati via Madison in around 16h.

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