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 Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

£28

tomorrow

£28

Saturday

£28

Sunday

£29

Monday

£28

Tuesday

Wednesday

£28

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 35m	17:00	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	23:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 04/12/2025 17:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 04/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Greyhound US	7h 0m	17:00	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	23:00	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 04/12/2025 17:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 04/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	6h 0m	07:00	Cincinnati	University of Cincinnati	12:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati (USA) at 04/12/2025 07:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 04/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	5h 45m	07:15	Cincinnati	Downtown	12:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown, Cincinnati (USA) at 04/12/2025 07:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 04/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 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	£42	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 04/12/2025 00:55:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 04/12/2025 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 35m	17:00	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	23:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 05/12/2025 17:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Greyhound US	7h 0m	17:00	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	23:00	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 05/12/2025 17:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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 05/12/2025 07:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 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 05/12/2025 07:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 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	£40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati (USA) at 05/12/2025 07:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 0m	17:00	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	23:00	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 06/12/2025 17:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Greyhound US	7h 35m	17:00	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	23:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 06/12/2025 17:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	6h 0m	07:00	Cincinnati	University of Cincinnati	12:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati (USA) at 06/12/2025 07:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	5h 45m	07:15	Cincinnati	Downtown	12:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown, Cincinnati (USA) at 06/12/2025 07:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Greyhound US	13h 20m	10:05	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	22:25	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 06/12/2025 10:05:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 22:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 0m	17:00	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	23:00	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 07/12/2025 17:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Greyhound US	7h 35m	17:00	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	23:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 07/12/2025 17:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	6h 0m	07:00	Cincinnati	University of Cincinnati	12:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati (USA) at 07/12/2025 07:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	5h 45m	07:15	Cincinnati	Downtown	12:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown, Cincinnati (USA) at 07/12/2025 07:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 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	£38	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 07/12/2025 00:55:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 35m	17:00	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	23:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 08/12/2025 17:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Greyhound US	7h 0m	17:00	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	23:00	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 08/12/2025 17:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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 08/12/2025 07:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 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 08/12/2025 07:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 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	£43	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 08/12/2025 00:55:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 0m	17:00	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	23:00	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 10/12/2025 17:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Greyhound US	7h 35m	17:00	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	23:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 10/12/2025 17:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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 10/12/2025 07:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 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 10/12/2025 07:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 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	£38	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) at 10/12/2025 00:55:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cincinnati to Chicago is £28 on 04/12/2025. 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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily coaches from Cincinnati to Chicago. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 22 daily coaches between Cincinnati and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 96 coaches from Cincinnati to Chicago, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cincinnati and Chicago, with 12 offers.

Facts about coaches from Cincinnati to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 22 times every day by bus from Cincinnati to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cincinnati to Chicago starting from £28!

Cheapest Bus	£28
Fastest Bus	4h 45m
Earliest Coach	00:55
Latest Coach	17:00
Daily Bus Connections	22 Ø
Distance	405.5 km
Coach Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Cincinnati to Chicago

Every day, 22 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 04/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

£28

Friday 05/12

£28

Saturday 06/12

£32

Sunday 07/12

£29

Monday 08/12

£30

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

£33

Thursday 11/12

£33

Friday 12/12

£32

Saturday 13/12

£30

Sunday 14/12

£30

Monday 15/12

£31

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

£34

Monday 22/12

£38

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

£43

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

£36

Sunday 28/12

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, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cincinnati to Chicago. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £29.

Afternoon 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 £30.

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

E Galbraith Rd

Hughes STEM High School

2515 Clifton Ave

Bus Stop

Cassinelli Square

Princeton Pike, Cincinnati, OH 11376

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

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 £28 and takes 6h 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 £28 to £63. 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 22 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 £35. 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 00:55. 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 17:00. 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 Greyhound US and FlixBus. 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: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

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.

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!