Trains from Cincinnati, OH to Chicago, IL

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Today28 Apr
Tomorrow29 Apr
from US$83
Tue30 Apr
Wed1 May
Thu2 May
from US$83
Fri3 May
Sat4 May
from US$83
Sun5 May

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 29 April at
    Departure city: Cincinnati
    Departure location: Union Terminal
    Arrival time: 29 April at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    US$83
Train Cincinnati to Chicago: Trip Overview

Train Cincinnati to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$62
Average train trip duration9h 19m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure01:41
Distance252 miles
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: Brightline

Cincinnati to Chicago Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains1
Earliest and Latest Train Departures01:41
Minimum PriceUS$83
Average Ticket PriceUS$62
Minimum Trip Duration9h19m
Average Train Trip Duration9h19m
Distance252 miles
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cincinnati - Chicago

The average train ticket price from Cincinnati to Chicago is US$62. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Cincinnati to Chicago 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 Cincinnati and Chicago is around 9h 19m, although the fastest train will take about 9h 19m. This is the time it takes to travel the 250 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Cincinnati to Chicago 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 Cincinnati to Chicago by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

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

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Cincinnati and Chicago is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Chicago.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Chicago you take, 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 Cincinnati and Chicago, 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 Cincinnati to Chicago and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.

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.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Will you be returning to Cincinnati by train?

Train from Chicago to Cincinnati

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