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There are 6 ways to get from Normal to Cincinnati by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus Bsb 15 / ...
    8h 20m
    $45–125

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Cincinnatibus bus
    10h 45m
    $160–260

  3. Drive  277.1 mi

    1. Drive from Normal to Cincinnaticar car 277.1 mi
    4h 51m
    $46–67

  4. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Covington (CVG)plane plane BMI - CVG
    6h 11m
    $93–553

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ORD - CVG
    6h 36m
    $135–535

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MDW - CVG
    5h 50m
    $167–800

Normal to Cincinnati by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Cincinnati via Indianapolis and Cincinnati in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Covington (CVG) every 4 hours.

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