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There are 8 ways to get from Palatine to Cincinnati by train, plane, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Covington

    best
    1. Take the train from Palatine to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ORD - CVG
    4h 22m
    $68–432

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    7h 54m
    $53–79

  3. Train, bus via Lafayette

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Cincinnatibus bus
    9h 29m
    $101–164

  4. Drive  312.7 mi

    1. Drive from Palatine to Cincinnaticar car 312.7 mi
    5h 41m
    $54–78

  5. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MDW - CVG
    5h 1m
    $109–713

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Cincinnaticar car
    5h 6m
    $60–302

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Cincinnaticar car
    5h 27m
    $89–477

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    3. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Cincinnaticar car
    6h 3m
    $135–788

Palatine to Cincinnati by train and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Palatine to Cincinnati. However, you can take the train to Irving Park, walk to Irving Park-Blue, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), walk to CVG Airport Terminal, then take the bus to 5th at Elm. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palatine to Cincinnati via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 54m.

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