What's the distance between Chicago and Cincinnati by coach?

The distance between Chicago and Cincinnati by coach is approximately 250 miles (404 km).

How can I travel from Chicago to Cincinnati avoiding air travel?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Chicago to Cincinnati from £29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to Cincinnati on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h	21:45	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	17:05	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Fastest
	Bus	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 5m	17:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	03:55	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 45m	17:15	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Cincinnati on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	8h 15m	03:55	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	17:05	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Fastest
	Bus	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 5m	17:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	03:55	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 45m	17:15	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Cincinnati on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	08:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	7h 40m	17:05	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	17:05	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Fastest
	Bus	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 5m	17:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	03:55	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 45m	17:15	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Cincinnati on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	08:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	7h 40m	17:05	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	17:05	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Fastest
	Bus	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 5m	17:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	03:55	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 45m	17:15	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Cincinnati on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	08:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	7h 40m	17:05	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	17:05	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Fastest
	Bus	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 5m	17:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	03:55	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 45m	17:15	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Cincinnati on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h	21:45	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	17:05	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Fastest
	Bus	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 5m	17:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	03:55	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 45m	17:15	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Cincinnati on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 35m	17:05	Cincinnati (Downtown)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 5m	17:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 55m	03:55	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 45m	17:15	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags
	Bus	13:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h	21:45	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

8h 15mAverage duration

240 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£28 - £126	Average duration8h 15m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£51 - £60	Average duration8h 32m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Cincinnati?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Cincinnati

A
Greyhound Station
1005 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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B
Northland Blvd
290-322 Northland Blvd, Springdale, OH 45246, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87388 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £32

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.

15 November 2021

Good job 👏

Avazhon I.

30 November 2022

Nice trip

Ugochukwu O.

16 January 2020

FlixBus

3.5/511,395 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Chicago to Cincinnati

What's the distance between Chicago and Cincinnati by coach?
The distance between Chicago and Cincinnati by coach is approximately 250 miles (404 km).
How can I travel from Chicago to Cincinnati avoiding air travel?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

19/11

£72

20/11

£61

Today

£52

22/11

£45

23/11

£54

24/11

£53

25/11

£57

26/11

£70

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Cincinnati was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of £45

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 £45 to £133 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 £45, which is on 2025-11-22.

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.