How far is Chicago from Cincinnati?

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

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

Most of the buses traveling from Chicago to Cincinnati leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Chicago to Cincinnati from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Cincinnati on November 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	6h 35m	9:45pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	5:05pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 5m	5:15pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	3:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 45m	5:15pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags
	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h	9:45pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 50m	5:15pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	7h 40m	5:05pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Cincinnati on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	8h 15m	3:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	6h	9:45pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 5m	5:15pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	3:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h	9:45pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	10h 45m	9:45pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	2:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	6h 35m	9:45pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Cincinnati on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 30m	5:15pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	5:05pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 5m	5:15pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	3:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 45m	5:15pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags
	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h	9:45pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	8h 15m	3:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	7h 40m	5:05pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Cincinnati on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	7h 40m	5:05pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	5:05pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 5m	5:15pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	3:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 45m	5:15pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags
	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h	9:45pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 50m	5:15pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 30m	5:15pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Cincinnati on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	7h 40m	5:05pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	5:05pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 5m	5:15pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	3:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 45m	5:15pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags
	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h	9:45pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 50m	5:15pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 30m	5:15pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Cincinnati on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	8h 15m	3:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	5:05pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 5m	5:15pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	3:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 45m	5:15pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags
	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h	9:45pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 50m	5:15pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	7h 40m	5:05pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Cincinnati on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	7h 40m	5:05pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	5:05pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 5m	5:15pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	3:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 45m	5:15pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags
	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h	9:45pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 50m	5:15pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 30m	5:15pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Cincinnati on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	8h 15m	3:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	5:05pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 5m	5:15pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	3:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 45m	5:15pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags
	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h	9:45pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 50m	5:15pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	7h 40m	5:05pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:46 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Cincinnati

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Cincinnati. The journey takes about 8 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

8h 15mAverage Duration

240 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $148	Average Duration8h 15m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$65 - $76	Average Duration8h 32m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,366 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 Chicago Cincinnati recent customer reviews

There was a weird man at Toledo station that kept trying to get me to go outside alone saying the bus is here when it was not. He made me extremely uncomfortable. He was an employee

Punam D.

November 15, 2021

Good job 👏

Avazhon I.

November 30, 2022

Nice trip

Ugochukwu O.

January 16, 2020

FlixBus

3.5/511,273 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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Cincinnati?

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

Stops in Cincinnati

A - Greyhound Station

B - Northland Blvd

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Cincinnati by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/08

$105

11/09

$83

Today

$86

11/11

$46

11/12

$39

11/13

$31

11/14

$38

11/15

$32

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Cincinnati was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $31

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

You can expect to pay from $31 to $107 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Cincinnati based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-11-13.

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.