What is the travel distance from Cincinnati to Chicago?

The distance covered from Cincinnati to Chicago is 404 km (250 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cincinnati to Chicago?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Station, in Cincinnati, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Bus Cincinnati to Chicago from $52 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cincinnati to Chicago on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	7h 35m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	7h	11:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h 35m	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h 5m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:25am	Cincinnati Bus Station	14h 10m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Chicago on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	7h 35m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	5h 45m	12:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h 5m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:00am	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	6h	12:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h 10m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Chicago on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	7h 35m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	5h 45m	12:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h 5m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:00am	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	6h	12:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h 10m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Chicago on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:15am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	5h 45m	12:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h 5m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:00am	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	6h	12:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h 10m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	7h 35m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Chicago on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	7h 35m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	5h 45m	12:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h 5m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:00am	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	6h	12:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h 10m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Chicago on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	7h 35m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	5h 45m	12:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h 5m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:00am	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	6h	12:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h 10m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Chicago on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	7h 35m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	5h 45m	12:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h 5m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:00am	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	6h	12:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h 10m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cincinnati to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 9 hours 19 minutes, and with fares starting at just $78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 19mAverage Duration

405 kmDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$50 - $261	Average Duration10h 45m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$78 - $192	Average Duration9h 19m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to 12 reviews, Greyhound received a 2.4-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the cleanliness, but some complained about the seats. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $57

Greyhound Cincinnati Chicago recent customer reviews

Je ne suis pas arrivée à Chicago, ils m'ont déposé à Toledo et ils sont partis avec mes bagages

Guylene Grace A.

December 31, 2018

I got drop off at the wrong location in Chicago so I had to wait two hours until I could get on another bus but in stead I waited on a taxi I had to pay so much money for

Rashawn G.

December 4, 2017

The bus never came.

David C.

June 14, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,356 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11356 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $50

FlixBus Cincinnati Chicago recent customer reviews

Could not hear bus driver ‘s information And no one paid attention to the seat assignments. Some seats were very close to your knees

Sharon B.

July 11, 2025

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Where are the popular stops in Cincinnati and Chicago?

Stops in Cincinnati

A - Greyhound Station

B - Northland Blvd

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cincinnati to Chicago by bus

What is the travel distance from Cincinnati to Chicago?
The distance covered from Cincinnati to Chicago is 404 km (250 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cincinnati to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Station, in Cincinnati, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-15

$71

11-16

$87

Today

$77

11-18

$71

11-19

$67

11-20

$73

11-21

$104

11-22

$71

The cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $67

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cincinnati to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $67 to $183 for a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $67 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.