There are 8 ways to get from Minnesota to Cincinnati by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Covington (CVG)plane MSP - CVG
4h$454–1,104Bus via Chicago
cheapest- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514 / ...
15h 13m$101–185Train, 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$152–322Drive 693.4 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Cincinnaticar 693.4 mi
11h 43m$127–183Fly from Rochester
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Covington (CVG)plane RST - CVG
6h 38m$103–639Fly from Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Covington (CVG)plane DLH - CVG
6h 12m$113–654Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548
- Take the bus from Madison to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514
16h$129–195Train, 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$183–413
Minnesota to Cincinnati by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Cincinnati is to bus via Chicago which costs $100 - $190 and takes 15h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 4h and costs $450 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota station to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Cincinnati via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 13m.
The distance between Minnesota and Cincinnati is 620 miles. The road distance is 697.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Cincinnati without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 15h 13m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Minnesota to Cincinnati, including transfers.
Minnesota to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 4h and costs $450 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 15h 13m.
Minnesota to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Cincinnati is 1h ahead of Minnesota. It is currently 12:45 PM in Minnesota and 1:45 PM in Cincinnati.
What companies run services between Minnesota, 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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Cincinnati via Chicago, Cumberland, LaSalle, and Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 13m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Rochester to Covington via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Rochester to Covington via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Covington via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
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
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Cincinnati is 697 miles. It takes approximately 11h 43m to drive from Minnesota to Cincinnati.
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