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What is the best way to travel from Cincinnati to Chicago?

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Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
5h 45m
$40
$51
16
Flight
1h 25m
$114
$329
47

What is the cheapest way to reach Chicago from Cincinnati?

You can get to Chicago with just $40 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Tuesday
from $56
Wednesday
from $51
Thursday
Friday
from $51
Saturday
from $48
Sunday
from $43
Monday
from $40

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound US
    14h 30m
    0
    10:05 AM
    Cincinnati
    E Galbraith Rd
    11:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $56
  • Greyhound US
    14h 10m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Cincinnati
    Downtown
    11:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $56
  • Greyhound US
    14h 30m
    0
    10:05 AM
    Cincinnati
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $60
  • Greyhound US
    11h 5m
    0
    10:05 AM
    Cincinnati
    E Galbraith Rd
    8:10 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $62
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Frontier Airlines
    29h 13m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    1:13 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $187
  • United Airlines
    1h 37m
    0
    11:15 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    11:52 AM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $249
  • United Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    7:25 AM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $250
  • United Airlines
    1h 33m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    7:33 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $278
  • Skyscanner
    1h 42m
    0
    2:08 PM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    2:50 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $293
  • Frontier Airlines
    28h 5m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    12:05 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $351

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    11h 10m
    0
    12:55 AM
    Cincinnati
    E Galbraith Rd
    11:05 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $51
  • Greyhound US
    14h 30m
    0
    10:05 AM
    Cincinnati
    E Galbraith Rd
    11:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $51
  • Greyhound US
    14h 10m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Cincinnati
    Downtown
    11:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $52
  • Greyhound US
    11h 10m
    0
    12:55 AM
    Cincinnati
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:05 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $55
  • Greyhound US
    14h 30m
    0
    10:05 AM
    Cincinnati
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $55
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Frontier Airlines
    28h 18m
    0
    4:23 PM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    7:41 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $148
  • Frontier Airlines
    19h 18m
    0
    4:23 PM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    10:41 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $154
  • United Airlines
    1h 33m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    7:33 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $293
  • United Airlines
    1h 36m
    0
    5:55 PM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    6:31 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $293
  • Skyscanner
    1h 37m
    0
    11:15 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    11:52 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $293
  • Frontier Airlines
    20h 22m
    0
    4:23 PM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    11:45 AM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $329

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cincinnati
    University of Cincinnati
    12:00 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51
  • FlixBus
    5h 45m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Cincinnati
    Downtown
    12:00 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51
  • Greyhound US
    11h 10m
    0
    12:55 AM
    Cincinnati
    E Galbraith Rd
    11:05 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $58
  • Greyhound US
    10h 45m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Cincinnati
    Downtown
    8:10 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $63
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Frontier Airlines
    13h 41m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    7:41 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $120
  • Frontier Airlines
    13h 52m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    7:52 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $126
  • Frontier Airlines
    10h 22m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    7:52 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $159
  • Frontier Airlines
    20h 21m
    0
    1:22 PM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    8:43 AM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $215
  • Allegiant Air
    11h 41m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    7:41 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Allegiant Air
    Economy
    from $273
  • Allegiant Air
    11h 52m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    7:52 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Allegiant Air
    Economy
    from $278

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cincinnati
    University of Cincinnati
    12:00 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $48
  • FlixBus
    5h 45m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Cincinnati
    Downtown
    12:00 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $48
  • Greyhound US
    11h 10m
    0
    12:55 AM
    Cincinnati
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:05 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $52
  • FlixBus
    7h 25m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cincinnati
    University of Cincinnati
    1:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $52
  • Greyhound US
    11h 5m
    0
    10:05 AM
    Cincinnati
    Greyhound Bus Station
    8:10 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $63
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Frontier Airlines
    7h 35m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    4:35 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $114
  • Frontier Airlines
    9h 23m
    0
    3:23 PM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    11:46 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $134
  • United Airlines
    1h 33m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    7:33 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $280
  • United Airlines
    1h 37m
    0
    11:15 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    11:52 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $280
  • Alaska Airlines
    16h 50m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    11:50 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $483

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cincinnati
    University of Cincinnati
    12:00 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43
  • FlixBus
    5h 45m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Cincinnati
    Downtown
    12:00 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43
  • Greyhound US
    11h 10m
    0
    12:55 AM
    Cincinnati
    E Galbraith Rd
    11:05 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $46
  • Greyhound US
    10h 45m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Cincinnati
    Downtown
    8:10 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $56

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    7h 25m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cincinnati
    University of Cincinnati
    1:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $40
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Cincinnati
    Downtown
    1:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $40
  • Greyhound US
    11h 10m
    0
    12:55 AM
    Cincinnati
    E Galbraith Rd
    11:05 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $41
  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cincinnati
    University of Cincinnati
    12:00 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43
  • Greyhound US
    10h 45m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Cincinnati
    Downtown
    8:10 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $52

What are the fastest trips from Cincinnati to Chicago?

You can get to Chicago from Cincinnati in just 1h 25m with a Flight from United Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Tuesday
from 1h 25m
Wednesday
from 1h 33m
Thursday
Friday
from 1h 33m
Saturday
from 1h 33m
Sunday
from 5h 45m
Monday
from 6h 0m

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • United Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    7:25 AM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $250
  • United Airlines
    1h 33m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    7:33 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $278
  • United Airlines
    1h 37m
    0
    11:15 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    11:52 AM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $249
  • Skyscanner
    1h 42m
    0
    2:08 PM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    2:50 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $293
  • Alaska Airlines
    16h 50m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    11:50 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $479
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    16h 50m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    11:50 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from $496
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound US
    11h 5m
    0
    10:05 AM
    Cincinnati
    E Galbraith Rd
    8:10 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $62
  • Greyhound US
    14h 10m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Cincinnati
    Downtown
    11:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $56
  • Greyhound US
    14h 30m
    0
    10:05 AM
    Cincinnati
    E Galbraith Rd
    11:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $56
  • Greyhound US
    14h 30m
    0
    10:05 AM
    Cincinnati
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $60

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • United Airlines
    1h 33m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    7:33 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $293
  • United Airlines
    1h 36m
    0
    5:55 PM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    6:31 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $293
  • Skyscanner
    1h 37m
    0
    11:15 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    11:52 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $293
  • CargoLogicAir
    17h 6m
    0
    6:04 PM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    10:10 AM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    CargoLogicAir
    Economy
    from $1,083
  • Frontier Airlines
    18h 47m
    0
    4:23 PM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    10:10 AM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $688
  • Frontier Airlines
    19h 18m
    0
    4:23 PM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    10:41 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $154
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    11h 10m
    0
    12:55 AM
    Cincinnati
    E Galbraith Rd
    11:05 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $51
  • Greyhound US
    11h 10m
    0
    12:55 AM
    Cincinnati
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:05 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $55
  • Greyhound US
    14h 10m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Cincinnati
    Downtown
    11:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $52
  • Greyhound US
    14h 30m
    0
    10:05 AM
    Cincinnati
    E Galbraith Rd
    11:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $51
  • Greyhound US
    14h 30m
    0
    10:05 AM
    Cincinnati
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $55

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • United Airlines
    1h 33m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    7:33 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $292
  • Alaska Airlines
    10h 10m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    5:10 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $475
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    10h 10m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    5:10 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from $654
  • Frontier Airlines
    10h 22m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    7:52 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $159
  • Allegiant Air
    11h 41m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    7:41 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Allegiant Air
    Economy
    from $273
  • Allegiant Air
    11h 52m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    7:52 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Allegiant Air
    Economy
    from $278
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    5h 45m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Cincinnati
    Downtown
    12:00 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51
  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cincinnati
    University of Cincinnati
    12:00 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51
  • Greyhound US
    10h 45m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Cincinnati
    Downtown
    8:10 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $63
  • Greyhound US
    11h 10m
    0
    12:55 AM
    Cincinnati
    E Galbraith Rd
    11:05 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $58

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • United Airlines
    1h 33m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    7:33 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $280
  • United Airlines
    1h 37m
    0
    11:15 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    11:52 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $280
  • Frontier Airlines
    7h 35m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    4:35 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $114
  • Frontier Airlines
    9h 23m
    0
    3:23 PM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    11:46 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $134
  • Alaska Airlines
    16h 50m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
    11:50 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $483
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    5h 45m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Cincinnati
    Downtown
    12:00 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $48
  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cincinnati
    University of Cincinnati
    12:00 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $48
  • FlixBus
    7h 25m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cincinnati
    University of Cincinnati
    1:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $52
  • Greyhound US
    11h 5m
    0
    10:05 AM
    Cincinnati
    Greyhound Bus Station
    8:10 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $63
  • Greyhound US
    11h 10m
    0
    12:55 AM
    Cincinnati
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:05 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $52

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    5h 45m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Cincinnati
    Downtown
    12:00 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43
  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cincinnati
    University of Cincinnati
    12:00 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43
  • Greyhound US
    10h 45m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Cincinnati
    Downtown
    8:10 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $56
  • Greyhound US
    11h 10m
    0
    12:55 AM
    Cincinnati
    E Galbraith Rd
    11:05 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $46

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cincinnati
    University of Cincinnati
    12:00 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Cincinnati
    Downtown
    1:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $40
  • FlixBus
    7h 25m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cincinnati
    University of Cincinnati
    1:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $40
  • Greyhound US
    10h 45m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Cincinnati
    Downtown
    8:10 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $52
  • Greyhound US
    11h 10m
    0
    12:55 AM
    Cincinnati
    E Galbraith Rd
    11:05 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $41
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago

What are the most popular stations in Cincinnati and Chicago?

In Cincinnati, you will usually depart from Downtown, Greyhound Bus Station or University of Cincinnati, while in Chicago you will be arriving at California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Downtown Bus Station or 95th Red Line Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Chicago from Cincinnati? With 10 connections between 2 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Cincinnati and Chicago, you can pay as low as $40 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from United Airlines: you will get to Chicago in just 1h 25m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Cincinnati and Chicago are Greyhound US, Frontier Airlines and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Cincinnati and Chicago is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Covington, KY or to Cicero, IL, and look at flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport, and landing at Chicago Midway Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Cincinnati to Chicago?

The most popular companies between Cincinnati and Chicago, are Greyhound US, Frontier Airlines and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Greyhound US and FlixBus

Airlines: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 4 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Cincinnati to Chicago

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Cincinnati to Chicago. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Cincinnati to Chicago

How can I reach Chicago from Cincinnati?

Every day, there are on average 10 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Chicago from Cincinnati.

How far is Chicago from Cincinnati?

The distance between Cincinnati and Chicago is 252.0 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Cincinnati and Chicago?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 11 kgs of CO2, a train 14 kgs, a car 69 kgs, and a flight 100 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Cincinnati to Chicago?

You can get to Chicago with just $40 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Chicago in just 1h 25m with a Flight from United Airlines.

More routes to Cincinnati and to Chicago

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Cincinnati and to Chicago. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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