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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Covington to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$343.94
Plane from Dayton to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$828.01
Plane from Evansville to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$891.70
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$471.33

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Covington to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$254.77

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Covington to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$382.16
Plane from Dayton to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$828.01
Plane from Decatur Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$254.77
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$471.33

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Covington to Midway
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$407.64
Plane from Louisville International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$445.85
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$458.59

Corporate Flight Management Inc

Website:
contouraviation.com/
Plane from Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$254.77

GoJet Airlines

Website:
gojetairlines.com/
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$24.20–$280.25

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.75–$121.02
Train from Centralia Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.39–$140.12

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$178.34
Bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Dayton
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.82–$70.06
Bus from Mount Vernon to St
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.11–$82.80

Tornado Bus Company

Phone:
+1 888 358 6762
Email:
Website:
tornadobus.com
Bus from El Rancherito - Mount Vernon to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.05–$152.86

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.30–$101.91
Bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$57.32

Dayton RTA

Phone:
+1 937-425-8300
Email:
Website:
i-riderta.org
Bus from Northwest Hub to Wright
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.31

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Chicago is to bus which costs $25 - $86.96 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $54.35 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Cincinnati and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Cincinnati to Chicago?

The distance between Cincinnati and Chicago is 478 km. The road distance is 462.7 km.

How do I travel from Cincinnati to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs $25 - $86.96 .

How long does it take to get from Cincinnati to Chicago?

The bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station takes 6h including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Cincinnati to Chicago bus from?

Cincinnati to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.

Bus or fly from Cincinnati to Chicago?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Chicago is to bus which takes 6h and costs $25 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65.22 - $260.87 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Cincinnati to Chicago bus arrive?

Cincinnati to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Cincinnati and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 10:48 in Cincinnati and 09:48 in Chicago.

Can I drive from Cincinnati to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Chicago is 463 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Cincinnati to Chicago.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Chicago?

Book your Cincinnati to Chicago bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Chicago. Prices start at $65.98 per night.
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