Trains from Chicago, IL to Cincinnati, OH

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Today27 Apr
Tomorrow28 Apr
Mon29 Apr
Tue30 Apr
from US$100
Wed1 May
Thu2 May
Fri3 May
Sat4 May

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 30 April at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: 1 May at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Union Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    US$100
Train Chicago to Cincinnati: Trip Overview

Train Chicago to Cincinnati: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$88
Average train trip duration8h 32m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure17:55
Distance252 miles
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: Brightline

Chicago to Cincinnati Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains1
Earliest and Latest Train Departures17:55
Minimum PriceUS$100
Average Ticket PriceUS$88
Minimum Trip Duration8h32m
Average Train Trip Duration8h32m
Distance252 miles
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Cincinnati

The average train ticket price from Chicago to Cincinnati is US$88. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Chicago to Cincinnati is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Chicago and Cincinnati is around 8h 32m, although the fastest train will take about 8h 32m. This is the time it takes to travel the 250 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Chicago to Cincinnati can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Chicago to Cincinnati by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Chicago to Cincinnati, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
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US$57
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US$58
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Cincinnati was searched and found on 25 Apr 2024 with a price of US$57

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

You can expect to pay from US$57 to US$58 for a train ticket from Chicago to Cincinnati based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$58, which is on 2024-05-02.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

There are many train stations in the world, explore station pages on Busbud to get all information you need.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Cincinnati, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Chicago and Cincinnati, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Chicago to Cincinnati and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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Train from Cincinnati to Chicago

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