There are 7 ways to get from Murphysboro to Cincinnati by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)
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Train, bus via Dayton
best- Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
11h 6m$102–210Drive 322.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Murphysboro to Cincinnaticar 322.8 mi
5h 57m$59–86Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport
- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Covington (CVG)plane MWA - CVG
8h 31m$161–710Train, bus
- Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus
11h 16m$94–248Bus
- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus
11h 26m$86–168Bus via Newburg
- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to La Tropicana - Louisville, KYbus
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus
12h 46m$94–183Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Covington (CVG)plane STL - CVG
7h 59m$637–1,023
Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Covington (CVG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Murphysboro to Cincinnati is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Murphysboro to Cincinnati is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Murphysboro station to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Carbondale Intermodal Station and arriving at Cincinnati - Downtown via Nashville and Louisville, KY Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
The distance between Murphysboro and Cincinnati is 471 miles. The road distance is 324.6 miles.
The best way to get from Murphysboro to Cincinnati without a car is to train and bus via Dayton which takes 11h 6m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from Murphysboro to Cincinnati, including transfers.
Murphysboro to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Carbondale Intermodal Station.
The best way to get from Murphysboro to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 8h 31m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 11h 26m.
Murphysboro to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Cincinnati is 1h ahead of Murphysboro. It is currently 2:44 PM in Murphysboro and 3:44 PM in Cincinnati.
What companies run services between Murphysboro, IL, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Covington (CVG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Murphysboro to Cincinnati - Downtown via Carbondale Intermodal Station, Nashville, and Louisville, KY Bus Station in around 11h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare, Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Covington via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Covington via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Murphysboro to Cincinnati is 325 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Murphysboro to Cincinnati.
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