Bus and Coach from Cincinnati to Chicago: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cincinnati to Chicago from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

£31

tomorrow

£30

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

£29

Friday

Saturday

£30

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 0m	07:00	Cincinnati	University of Cincinnati	12:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati (USA) at 01/02/2026 07:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 01/02/2026 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	5h 45m	07:15	Cincinnati	Downtown	12:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown, Cincinnati (USA) at 01/02/2026 07:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 01/02/2026 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	7h 25m	07:00	Cincinnati	University of Cincinnati	13:25	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati (USA) at 01/02/2026 07:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 01/02/2026 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Greyhound US	10h 45m	10:25	Cincinnati	Downtown	20:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£44	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown, Cincinnati (USA) at 01/02/2026 10:25:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 01/02/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
Greyhound US	11h 5m	10:05	Cincinnati	Greyhound Bus Station	20:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£44	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cincinnati (USA) at 01/02/2026 10:05:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 01/02/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 0m	07:00	Cincinnati	University of Cincinnati	12:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati (USA) at 02/02/2026 07:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 02/02/2026 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	5h 45m	07:15	Cincinnati	Downtown	12:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown, Cincinnati (USA) at 02/02/2026 07:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 02/02/2026 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Greyhound US	11h 10m	00:55	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	11:05	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£33	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 02/02/2026 00:55:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 02/02/2026 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
FlixBus	7h 25m	07:00	Cincinnati	University of Cincinnati	13:25	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati (USA) at 02/02/2026 07:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 02/02/2026 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Greyhound US	10h 45m	10:25	Cincinnati	Downtown	20:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£38	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown, Cincinnati (USA) at 02/02/2026 10:25:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 02/02/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 0m	07:00	Cincinnati	University of Cincinnati	12:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati (USA) at 05/02/2026 07:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	5h 45m	07:15	Cincinnati	Downtown	12:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown, Cincinnati (USA) at 05/02/2026 07:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Greyhound US	11h 10m	00:55	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	11:05	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 05/02/2026 00:55:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
FlixBus	7h 25m	07:00	Cincinnati	University of Cincinnati	13:25	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati (USA) at 05/02/2026 07:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Greyhound US	10h 45m	10:25	Cincinnati	Downtown	20:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown, Cincinnati (USA) at 05/02/2026 10:25:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 25m	07:00	Cincinnati	University of Cincinnati	13:25	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati (USA) at 07/02/2026 07:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	7h 10m	07:15	Cincinnati	Downtown	13:25	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown, Cincinnati (USA) at 07/02/2026 07:15:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Greyhound US	11h 10m	00:55	Cincinnati	Greyhound Bus Station	11:05	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cincinnati (USA) at 07/02/2026 00:55:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
FlixBus	6h 0m	07:00	Cincinnati	University of Cincinnati	12:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati (USA) at 07/02/2026 07:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Greyhound US	10h 45m	10:25	Cincinnati	Downtown	20:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown, Cincinnati (USA) at 07/02/2026 10:25:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cincinnati to Chicago is £29 on 05/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cincinnati and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Cincinnati and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily coaches from Cincinnati to Chicago. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between Cincinnati and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 46 coaches from Cincinnati to Chicago, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cincinnati and Chicago, with 5 offers.

Facts about coaches from Cincinnati to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 12 times every day by bus from Cincinnati to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cincinnati to Chicago starting from £29!

Cheapest Bus	£29
Fastest Bus	4h 45m
Earliest Coach	07:00
Latest Coach	10:25
Daily Bus Connections	12 Ø
Distance	405.5 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest coach connections from Cincinnati to Chicago

Every day, 12 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cincinnati for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 26/01

Tuesday 27/01

Wednesday 28/01

Thursday 29/01

Friday 30/01

Saturday 31/01

Sunday 01/02

£46

Monday 02/02

£30

Tuesday 03/02

Wednesday 04/02

Thursday 05/02

£32

Friday 06/02

Saturday 07/02

£30

Sunday 08/02

£41

Monday 09/02

£31

Tuesday 10/02

£60

Wednesday 11/02

Thursday 12/02

Friday 13/02

Saturday 14/02

£32

Sunday 15/02

Monday 16/02

£33

Tuesday 17/02

Wednesday 18/02

£31

Thursday 19/02

£31

Friday 20/02

Saturday 21/02

£29

Sunday 22/02

The cheapest time to travel from Cincinnati to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cincinnati to Chicago, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £28, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cincinnati to Chicago. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £31.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cincinnati to Chicago, with £28. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £29.

How to save money travelling from Cincinnati to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cincinnati to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Cincinnati to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cincinnati and Chicago

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Cincinnati and Chicago.

University of Cincinnati

Commons Way 2815

Greyhound Bus Station

Gilbert Ave 1005

E Galbraith Rd

Downtown

E Court St 419

Hughes STEM High School

2515 Clifton Ave

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Coach Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Cincinnati to Chicago? Compare all modes of transports from Cincinnati to Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Cincinnati to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Cincinnati to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cincinnati to Chicago bus

How much does a Cincinnati - Chicago coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cincinnati - Chicago bus trip is available from £29 and takes 5h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cincinnati to Chicago?

The connection Cincinnati to Chicago is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £29 to £64. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Cincinnati - Chicago route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cincinnati to Chicago is offered by roughly 12 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Chicago from Cincinnati take?

The quickest coach from Cincinnati to Chicago is provided by FlixBus and takes 4h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £31. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cincinnati to Chicago?

The earliest bus to Chicago departs from Cincinnati at 07:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Cincinnati to Chicago?

The latest bus to Chicago departs from Cincinnati at 10:25. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Cincinnati - Chicago route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cincinnati to Chicago can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cincinnati and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Cincinnati and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the bus to Chicago from Cincinnati?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Cincinnati Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cincinnati Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cincinnati to Chicago

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Cincinnati and to Chicago

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cincinnati and to Chicago. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!