How much is the bus ticket from Cincinnati to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cincinnati to Chicago start from $35. The average price for this route is around $57. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Cincinnati to Chicago?

The average bus trip duration from Cincinnati to Chicago is 10h 45m, covering a distance of 252 miles (407 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 45m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Cincinnati to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Cincinnati to Chicago at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 5:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cincinnati to Chicago?

A bus trip from Cincinnati to Chicago generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Cincinnati to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cincinnati to Chicago?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Cincinnati to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cincinnati to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cincinnati to Chicago from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cincinnati to Chicago on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	7h 35m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	7h	11:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest

Next departures for Cincinnati to Chicago on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	7h 35m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	5h 45m	12:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h 5m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:00am	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	6h	12:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h 10m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Chicago on December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	7h	11:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	5h 45m	12:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h 5m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:00am	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	6h	12:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h 10m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Chicago on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	7h 35m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	5h 45m	12:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h 5m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:00am	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	6h	12:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h 10m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Chicago on December 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	7h 35m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	5h 45m	12:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h 5m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:00am	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	6h	12:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h 10m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Chicago on December 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	7h 35m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	5h 45m	12:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h 5m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:00am	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	6h	12:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h 10m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Chicago on December 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	7h 35m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	5h 45m	12:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h 5m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:00am	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	6h	12:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h 10m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Chicago on December 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	7h 35m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	5h 45m	12:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:05am	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h 5m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:00am	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	6h	12:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h 10m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cincinnati to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 9 hours 19 minutes and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 19mAverage Duration

251 milesDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$35 - $325	Average Duration10h 45m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$65 - $133	Average Duration9h 19m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cincinnati and Chicago?

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

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,432 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 Cincinnati Chicago recent customer reviews

Je ne suis pas arrivée à Chicago, ils m'ont déposé à Toledo et ils sont partis avec mes bagages

Guylene Grace A.

December 31, 2018

I got drop off at the wrong location in Chicago so I had to wait two hours until I could get on another bus but in stead I waited on a taxi I had to pay so much money for

Rashawn G.

December 4, 2017

The bus never came.

David C.

June 14, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,619 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

FlixBus Cincinnati Chicago recent customer reviews

Could not hear bus driver ‘s information And no one paid attention to the seat assignments. Some seats were very close to your knees

Sharon B.

July 11, 2025

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cincinnati to Chicago by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cincinnati to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cincinnati to Chicago start from $35. The average price for this route is around $57. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cincinnati to Chicago?
The average bus trip duration from Cincinnati to Chicago is 10h 45m, covering a distance of 252 miles (407 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 45m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cincinnati to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Cincinnati to Chicago at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 5:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cincinnati to Chicago?
A bus trip from Cincinnati to Chicago generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cincinnati to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cincinnati to Chicago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Cincinnati to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cincinnati to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/13

$55

12/14

$98

Today

$62

12/16

$53

12/17

$48

12/18

$43

12/19

$50

12/20

$44

The cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 18, 2025 with a price of $43

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

You can expect to pay from $43 to $147 for a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-12-18.

Usually FlixBus 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.