Journey information
Overview: Chicago, IL to Cincinnati, OH flight
Flights from Chicago, IL to Cincinnati, OH depart on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $90 (€72) but you can travel from only $39 (€31) by bus.
There are 7 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 251 miles (405 km) distance in 1h 17m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 251 miles (405 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $90 (€72) |
Flights per day 24 |
Direct flights 7 |
Fastest flight 1h 17m |
First flight 12:02 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Chicago, IL to Cincinnati, OH
Cheapest price
$430
Average price
$712
Fastest journey
1 h 19 m
Average duration
1 h 24 m
Flights per day
59
Distance
405 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Chicago, IL to Cincinnati, OH is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Cincinnati, OH will cost around $712 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $430.
Of the 59 flights that leave Chicago, IL for Cincinnati, OH onSat, Apr 25, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 25 the direct flights cover the 405 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 19 m .
On Sat, Apr 25 the longest flights will take 1 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
AA490912:14 PM1h24O'Hare International Airport2:38 PMNorthern Kentucky International Airport$4301One-way0 transfers
AA35504:46 PM1h29O'Hare International Airport7:15 PMNorthern Kentucky International Airport$4301One-way0 transfers
AA39251:17 PM1h26O'Hare International Airport3:43 PMNorthern Kentucky International Airport$4301One-way0 transfers
AA34327:14 PM1h30O'Hare International Airport9:44 PMNorthern Kentucky International Airport$4301One-way0 transfers
AA35548:15 AM1h26O'Hare International Airport10:41 AMNorthern Kentucky International Airport$4301One-way0 transfers
UA36996:59 AM1h19O'Hare International Airport9:18 AMNorthern Kentucky International Airport$4531One-way0 transfers
AA490912:14 PM1h24O'Hare International Airport2:38 PMNorthern Kentucky International Airport$4301One-way0 transfers
UA17326:05 PM1h24O'Hare International Airport8:29 PMNorthern Kentucky International Airport$4531One-way0 transfers
UA565310:45 AM1h25O'Hare International Airport1:10 PMNorthern Kentucky International Airport$4531One-way0 transfers
AA39251:17 PM1h26O'Hare International Airport3:43 PMNorthern Kentucky International Airport$4301One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Chicago, IL to Cincinnati, OH
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Cincinnati, OH among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $90.
Distance: 251 miles (405 km)
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$323 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price |
4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chicago, IL to Cincinnati, OH flight times
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to Cincinnati, OH flights for today, Friday, April 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA3407 | 5:37 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h29 | 8:06 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5759 | 6:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h27 | 8:27 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2223 · UA3671 | 6:01 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h58 | 11:59 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1109 · AA2013 | 6:41 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h15 | 11:56 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3432 | 7:14 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h30 | 9:44 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3690 | 8:57 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h30 | 11:27 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3449 | 9:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h28 | 11:58 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA6051 | 10:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h28 | 1:13 AM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, April 25 | |||||
AA357 · AA2059 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h47 | 11:47 AM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA760+ AA6432 | 6:04 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h13 | 2:17 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1555+ AA6432 | 6:57 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h20 | 2:17 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3699 | 6:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1h19 | 9:18 AM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2249 · UA554 · UA4193 | 6:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 10h04 | 6:03 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2249 · UA3408 · UA4193 | 6:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 10h04 | 6:03 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1217 · UA1978 | 7:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h30 | 2:30 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1389+ AA5310 | 7:15 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h48 | 3:03 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5717 · UA6190 · UA4358 | 7:15 AM O'Hare International Airport | 10h49 | 7:04 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1231 · UA323 | 7:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h23 | 3:53 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3713 · UA1992 · UA4193 | 7:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 9h18 | 6:03 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3554 | 8:15 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1h26 | 10:41 AM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2098+ AA5188 | 8:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h34 | 3:04 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2149+ AA5310 | 8:39 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h24 | 3:03 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2277 · UA4521 | 8:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h30 | 2:15 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2301 · UA4193 | 9:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h03 | 6:03 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1693 · AA2004 | 9:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h48 | 4:33 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2605 · UA3421 · UA3667 | 10:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 11h06 | 10:36 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2605 · UA1831 · UA4358 | 10:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h34 | 7:04 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2605 · UA1831 · UA3667 | 10:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 11h06 | 10:36 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1904 · UA4193 | 10:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h23 | 6:03 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5653 | 10:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1h25 | 1:10 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2389 · UA3633 · UA3667 | 10:54 AM O'Hare International Airport | 10h42 | 10:36 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2629 · UA3688 · UA4358 | 11:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h04 | 7:04 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2080 · AA2018 | 11:15 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h03 | 7:18 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA606 · UA4193 | 11:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h23 | 6:03 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2952+ AA3408 | 11:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h41 | 6:26 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1200+ AA5185 | 11:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h50 | 5:49 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4909 | 12:14 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h24 | 2:38 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2812 · AA1581 | 12:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h43 | 8:13 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1113 · UA1615 | 12:55 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h35 | 10:30 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA293 · UA4358 | 1:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h04 | 7:04 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA293 · UA1831 · UA3667 | 1:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h36 | 10:36 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3925 | 1:17 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h26 | 3:43 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2840+ AA5542 | 1:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h25 | 8:50 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1522 · AA2018 | 1:54 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h24 | 7:18 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1522+ AA5293 | 1:54 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h02 | 9:56 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA609 · UA1615 | 2:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h30 | 10:30 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1983 · UA2069 | 2:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h25 | 11:30 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA356 · UA2634 · UA3671 | 2:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h34 | 11:59 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA704 · UA3667 | 2:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h11 | 10:36 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2347 · UA1615 | 2:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h00 | 10:30 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3650 | 2:52 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h31 | 5:23 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA6049 · UA1159 · UA3671 | 2:52 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h07 | 11:59 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2257 · AA799 | 3:07 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h17 | 11:24 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3569 · UA1159 · UA3671 | 3:47 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h12 | 11:59 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA714 · UA2069 | 4:03 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h27 | 11:30 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3470 | 4:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h27 | 6:47 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2437 · UA3671 | 4:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h39 | 11:59 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2946 · AA2013 | 4:21 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h35 | 11:56 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2946+ AA5293 | 4:21 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h35 | 9:56 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3550 | 4:46 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h29 | 7:15 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Chicago, IL to Cincinnati, OH Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chicago, IL to Cincinnati, OH by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cincinnati, OH, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Cincinnati Music Festival, a vibrant celebration of R&B and soul music featuring top artists and performances
- Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, the largest Oktoberfest celebration in the U.S. showcasing German culture, food, and beer
- Cincinnati Art Museum's Art in Bloom, an annual floral exhibition where local florists create stunning arrangements inspired by the museum's art collection.
- Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer with vibrant outdoor activities and events
- Labor Day, a great time for enjoying local festivals and pleasant weather
- Independence Day, spectacular fireworks and festive celebrations throughout the city.
popular airports
Popular airports from Chicago, IL to Cincinnati, OH
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in all terminals, including duty-free and brands like Hudson and MAC Cosmetics.
- Parking available with options including hourly, daily, and economy lots, approximately 2.85€ ($3) per hour.
- Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including American and intertiol. Top options include Tortas Frontera and Publican Tavern.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels such as Hilton Chicago O'Hare are located on airport grounds, with others like the Hyatt Regency nearby.
- Showers are available in some lounges, such as the United Club, but access may require a fee or membership.
- Lounges available, including United Club and American Airlines Admirals Club.
- Lost and Found located in terminal 1, near the baggage claim area.
- Car rental services are available at the Multi-Modal Facility, with companies like Hertz and Avis.
- CTA Blue Line, O'Hare Station, 45 minutes to city center
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available in all terminals, including Duty-Free and local gift shops.
- Parking available with short-term and long-term options, approximately 0.95€ ($1) per hour.
- Restaurants in all terminals, including fast food and sit-down options like Chick-fil-A and Outback Steakhouse
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, within walking distance, such as Marriott Cincinti Airport.
- No showers available.
- Lounges available, including Delta Sky Club.
- Lost and Found located in the main terminal.
- Car rental services available, including Hertz and Avis, located in the rental car center
- TANK bus line 2X, CVG Airport terminal, 13 miles
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