How far is Chicago from Cincinnati?

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

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

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

Bus Chicago to Cincinnati from $51 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Cincinnati on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h	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

Next departures for Chicago to Cincinnati on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h	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

Next departures for Chicago to Cincinnati on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h	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

Next departures for Chicago to Cincinnati on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h	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

Next departures for Chicago to Cincinnati on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h	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

Next departures for Chicago to Cincinnati on November 25
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

Next departures for Chicago to Cincinnati on November 26
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

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Cincinnati

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Cincinnati. The journey takes about 8 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

8h 15mAverage Duration

387 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$50 - $231	Average Duration8h 15m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$93 - $110	Average Duration8h 32m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87382 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. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $58

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

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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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 travelling from Chicago to Cincinnati by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-17

$93

11-18

$108

Today

$132

11-20

$77

11-21

$87

11-22

$77

11-23

$87

11-24

$83

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Cincinnati was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $77

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 $77 to $224 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 $77 which is on 2025-11-20.