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How to get fromSpringfield to Cincinnatiby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Cincinnati by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SPI - CVG
    5h 28m
    $111–619

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    9h 35m
    $49–135

  3. Train, bus via Lafayette

    1. Take the train from Springfield 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
    11h 40m
    $194–311

  4. Drive  310.3 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Cincinnaticar car 310.3 mi
    5h 23m
    $52–74

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Covington (CVG)plane plane DEC - CVG
    6h 33m
    $112–628

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    10h 8m
    $147–226

  7. Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    10h 55m
    $80–121

Springfield to Cincinnati by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Covington (CVG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Cincinnati via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati in around 9h 35m.

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