Bus Cincinnati to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cincinnati to Chicago from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$37

tomorrow

$37

Sunday

$38

Monday

$37

Tuesday

Wednesday

$37

Thursday

$39

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 35m	5:00 PM	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	11:35 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/5/2025 5:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Greyhound US	7h 0m	5:00 PM	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/5/2025 5:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	6h 0m	7:00 AM	Cincinnati	University of Cincinnati	12:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/5/2025 7:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	5h 45m	7:15 AM	Cincinnati	Downtown	12:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/5/2025 7:15:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	7h 25m	7:00 AM	Cincinnati	University of Cincinnati	1:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/5/2025 7:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 0m	5:00 PM	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/6/2025 5:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Greyhound US	7h 35m	5:00 PM	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	11:35 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/6/2025 5:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	6h 0m	7:00 AM	Cincinnati	University of Cincinnati	12:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/6/2025 7:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	5h 45m	7:15 AM	Cincinnati	Downtown	12:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/6/2025 7:15:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Greyhound US	13h 20m	10:05 AM	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	10:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/6/2025 10:05:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 0m	5:00 PM	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/7/2025 5:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Greyhound US	7h 35m	5:00 PM	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	11:35 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/7/2025 5:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	6h 0m	7:00 AM	Cincinnati	University of Cincinnati	12:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/7/2025 7:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	5h 45m	7:15 AM	Cincinnati	Downtown	12:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/7/2025 7:15:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Greyhound US	11h 10m	12:55 AM	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/7/2025 12:55:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 35m	5:00 PM	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	11:35 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/8/2025 5:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Greyhound US	7h 0m	5:00 PM	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/8/2025 5:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	6h 0m	7:00 AM	Cincinnati	University of Cincinnati	12:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/8/2025 7:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	5h 45m	7:15 AM	Cincinnati	Downtown	12:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/8/2025 7:15:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	7h 25m	7:00 AM	Cincinnati	University of Cincinnati	1:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/8/2025 7:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 0m	5:00 PM	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/10/2025 5:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Greyhound US	7h 35m	5:00 PM	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	11:35 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/10/2025 5:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	6h 0m	7:00 AM	Cincinnati	University of Cincinnati	12:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/10/2025 7:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	5h 45m	7:15 AM	Cincinnati	Downtown	12:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/10/2025 7:15:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Greyhound US	11h 10m	12:55 AM	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/10/2025 12:55:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 35m	5:00 PM	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	11:35 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/11/2025 5:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Greyhound US	7h 0m	5:00 PM	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/11/2025 5:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	6h 0m	7:00 AM	Cincinnati	University of Cincinnati	12:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/11/2025 7:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	5h 45m	7:15 AM	Cincinnati	Downtown	12:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/11/2025 7:15:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Greyhound US	11h 10m	12:55 AM	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 12/11/2025 12:55:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cincinnati to Chicago is $37 on 12/10/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cincinnati and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Cincinnati and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Cincinnati to Chicago. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 20 daily coaches between Cincinnati and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 94 buses from Cincinnati to Chicago, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cincinnati and Chicago, with 12 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 21 times every day by bus from Cincinnati to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cincinnati to Chicago starting from $37!

Cheapest Bus	$37
Fastest Bus	4h 45m
Earliest Bus	12:55 AM
Latest Bus	5:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	21 Ø
Distance	252.0 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cincinnati to Chicago

Every day, 21 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cincinnati for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$37

Saturday 12/06

$43

Sunday 12/07

$38

Monday 12/08

$40

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$44

Thursday 12/11

$44

Friday 12/12

$42

Saturday 12/13

$40

Sunday 12/14

$40

Monday 12/15

$40

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

$46

Monday 12/22

$51

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

$57

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Cincinnati to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cincinnati to Chicago, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $37, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cincinnati to Chicago. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $39.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cincinnati to Chicago, with $37. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $40.

How to save money travelling from Cincinnati to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cincinnati to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cincinnati to Chicago are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cincinnati to Chicago

These are the most booked bus companies between Cincinnati to Chicago from our users.

Greyhound US from Cincinnati to Chicago

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Cincinnati to Chicago:

Cheapest Price	$37
Fastest Bus	6h 0m
Earliest Bus	12:55 AM
Last Bus	5:00 PM
Daily Connections	13 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

FlixBus from Cincinnati to Chicago

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Cincinnati to Chicago:

Cheapest Price	$40
Fastest Bus	4h 45m
Earliest Bus	7:00 AM
Last Bus	7:15 AM
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in Cincinnati and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cincinnati and Chicago.

Greyhound Bus Station

Gilbert Ave 1005

E Galbraith Rd

Downtown

E Court St 419

Hughes STEM High School

2515 Clifton Ave

Bus Stop

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

California & Cermak Bus Stop

S California Ave 2139

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cincinnati to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Cincinnati to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cincinnati to Chicago bus

How much does a Cincinnati Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $37 and takes 6h 0m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cincinnati to Chicago?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $37 and $83. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

On average, how many connections are available from Cincinnati to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Cincinnati to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 21 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cincinnati to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Cincinnati to Chicago is offered by FlixBus and takes 4h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $48. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cincinnati to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Cincinnati starts at 12:55 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cincinnati to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Cincinnati for Chicago starts at 5:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cincinnati Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Cincinnati to Chicago, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cincinnati and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Cincinnati and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Cincinnati to Chicago bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cincinnati Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cincinnati Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cincinnati to Chicago

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Cincinnati and to Chicago

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cincinnati and to Chicago. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!