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How to get fromSpringfield to Cincinnatiby plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Cincinnati by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SGF - CVG
    5h 33m
    $128–671

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    15h 5m
    $95–205

  3. Drive  560.3 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Cincinnaticar car 560.3 mi
    9h 21m
    $103–148

  4. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane SGF - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Cincinnaticar car
    6h 5m
    $106–452

Springfield to Cincinnati by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration15h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 512.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Cincinnati via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati in around 15h 5m.

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