Cincinnati to Chicago bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 5 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night train. The earliest bus departs from Cincinnati bus station at 07:00h, arriving at Chicago bus station at 12:00h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:00h, arriving at 06:35h the following day.
Departure station and country
Cincinnati, USA (United States)
Arrival station and country
Chicago, USA (United States)
Travel Distance
298 mi
Average Trip Duration
06h 10min
Total Departures
5
Popular Operators
FlixBus
Lowest Price
$42
Transportation Options
Bus
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Getting from Cincinnati and Chicago by bus
The shortest travel distance between Cincinnati and Chicago is 298 mi.
The fastest bus which departs at 07:15 has a travel time of 04:45h.
The longest travel time on the route is 07:35h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: toilet.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Chicago earlier, there
is 1 night bus departing from Cincinnati to Chicago.
The overnight bus departs at 23:00 and arrives at 06:35
the following day.
Bus companies operating the Cincinnati to Chicago route
FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 1336 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.
Over 1336 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Cincinnati to Chicago. The average rating is 0. You can read the users' review of the bus company below.
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