What is the travel distance from Cincinnati to Chicago?

About 250 miles (404 km) separate Cincinnati and Chicago.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago?

The majority of buses traveling from Cincinnati to Chicago start their journey at Greyhound Station and wind up at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Willis Tower (Sears Tower), Brookfield Zoo, Auditorium Building and Theatre, Cloud Gate and Museum of Science and Industry.

Bus Cincinnati to Chicago from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cincinnati to Chicago on November 13
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
	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	10h 45m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:15am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	7h 10m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	13h 20m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Chicago on November 14
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
	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	10h 45m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:15am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	7h 10m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	13h 20m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Chicago on November 15
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
	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	10h 45m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:15am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	7h 10m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	13h 20m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Chicago on November 16
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
	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	10h 45m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:15am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	7h 10m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	13h 20m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Chicago on November 17
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
	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	10h 45m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:15am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	7h 10m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	13h 20m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	13h 5m	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	14h 15m	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	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 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
	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	10h 45m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:15am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	7h 10m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	13h 20m	10:25pm	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 the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 9 hours 19 minutes and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 19mAverage Duration

251 milesDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$35 - $182	Average Duration10h 45m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$54 - $133	Average Duration9h 19m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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

3.5/511,290 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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 traveling from Cincinnati to Chicago by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$49

11/11

$49

Today

$46

11/13

$49

11/14

$40

11/15

$40

11/16

$44

11/17

$42

The cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $40

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 $40 to $94 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 $40 which is on 2025-11-14.

Usually FlixBus 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.