Journey information
Overview: Cincinnati, OH to Chicago, IL flight
Flights from Cincinnati, OH to Chicago, IL depart on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $114 (€93) but you can travel from only $39 (€32) 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 32m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 251 miles (405 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $114 (€93) |
Flights per day 24 |
Direct flights 7 |
Fastest flight 1h 32m |
Cheapest month March |
First flight 12:02 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Cincinnati, OH to Chicago, IL
Cheapest price
$426
Average price
$833
Fastest journey
1 h 31 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Flights per day
39
Distance
405 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Cincinnati, OH to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cincinnati, OH to Chicago, IL will cost around $833 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $426.
Of the 39 flights that leave Cincinnati, OH for Chicago, IL onSat, Apr 04, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 04 the direct flights cover the 405 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
On Sat, Apr 04 the longest flights will take 1 h 36 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.
UA35286:15 PM1h41Northern Kentucky International Airport6:56 PMO'Hare International Airport$4261One-way0 transfers
UA367510:24 AM1h36Northern Kentucky International Airport11:00 AMO'Hare International Airport$4261One-way0 transfers
AA623012:55 PM1h34Northern Kentucky International Airport1:29 PMO'Hare International Airport$4261One-way0 transfers
UA34328:30 AM1h36Northern Kentucky International Airport9:06 AMO'Hare International Airport$4261One-way0 transfers
AA62236:51 PM1h36Northern Kentucky International Airport7:27 PMO'Hare International Airport$4261One-way0 transfers
AA35785:00 AM1h31Northern Kentucky International Airport5:31 AMO'Hare International Airport$4461One-way0 transfers
AA38949:58 AM1h32Northern Kentucky International Airport10:30 AMO'Hare International Airport$4261One-way0 transfers
AA34947:59 AM1h33Northern Kentucky International Airport8:32 AMO'Hare International Airport$4261One-way0 transfers
AA623012:55 PM1h34Northern Kentucky International Airport1:29 PMO'Hare International Airport$4261One-way0 transfers
UA367510:24 AM1h36Northern Kentucky International Airport11:00 AMO'Hare International Airport$4261One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Cincinnati, OH to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cincinnati, OH to Chicago, IL 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 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $114.
Distance: 251 miles (405 km)
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4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cincinnati, OH to Chicago, IL flight times
The table below shows live departures for Cincinnati, OH to Chicago, IL flights for today, Friday, April 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA3578 | 9:00 AM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1h31 | 10:31 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1271 · AA1409 | 9:02 AM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 5h06 | 2:08 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5151+ AA2970 | 9:25 AM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 5h35 | 3:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3695 · UA6137 · UA5381 | 10:00 AM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 9h40 | 7:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3695 · UA2739 · UA745 | 10:00 AM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 7h47 | 5:47 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3695 · UA1775 | 10:00 AM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 4h38 | 2:38 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3423 · UA2290 | 10:02 AM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 5h41 | 3:43 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3423 · UA3641 · UA286 | 10:02 AM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 9h48 | 7:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3423 · UA3638 · UA286 | 10:02 AM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 9h48 | 7:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2442 · UA2124 | 10:25 AM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 7h32 | 5:57 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4094 | 10:36 AM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1h33 | 12:09 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5260 | 11:00 AM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1h36 | 12:36 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5445+ AA2166 | 11:18 AM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 4h39 | 3:57 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5578+ AA955 | 11:57 AM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 5h19 | 5:16 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5578+ AA1587 | 11:57 AM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 6h54 | 6:51 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5375+ AA2343 | 12:27 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 6h49 | 7:16 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5375+ AA2003 | 12:27 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 5h10 | 5:37 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3432 | 12:30 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1h36 | 2:06 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3494 | 12:52 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1h33 | 2:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1666 · UA2865 | 1:00 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 6h52 | 7:52 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3894 | 1:58 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1h32 | 3:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4495 · UA2331 | 2:05 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 5h22 | 7:27 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3485 | 2:10 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1h36 | 3:46 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5076+ AA2343 | 2:33 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 4h43 | 7:16 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5076+ AA1841 | 2:33 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 5h48 | 8:21 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5076+ AA2533 | 2:33 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 6h48 | 9:21 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4550 · UA1168 | 2:51 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 6h13 | 9:04 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4550 · UA3706 · UA1673 | 2:51 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 8h46 | 11:37 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4550 · UA1248 · UA630 | 2:51 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 9h09 | 12:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4550 · UA3492 · UA1182 | 2:51 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 8h48 | 11:39 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4550 · UA2233 · UA343 | 2:51 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 9h02 | 11:53 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6367 · UA1333 | 3:39 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 6h26 | 10:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1568 · AA2966 | 4:18 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 6h21 | 10:39 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6230 | 4:48 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1h34 | 6:22 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4385 · UA3508 · UA2378 | 5:53 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 9h07 | 3:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4385 · UA661 | 5:53 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 5h37 | 11:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4385 · UA1611 · UA2378 | 5:53 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 9h07 | 3:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4385 · UA3508 · UA3440 | 5:53 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 7h51 | 1:44 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2466 | 6:08 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1h31 | 7:39 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5657+ AA1199 | 6:16 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 6h24 | 12:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5657+ AA2438 | 6:16 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 4h41 | 10:57 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4516 · UA2497 | 6:50 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 4h54 | 11:44 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4516 · UA1873 · UA3719 | 6:50 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 8h15 | 3:05 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4516 · UA1873 · UA3567 | 6:50 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 6h55 | 1:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA479 · UA2470 | 7:26 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 9h02 | 4:28 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA479 · UA1411 | 7:26 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 6h54 | 2:20 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA479 · UA2258 | 7:26 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 8h28 | 3:54 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5310+ AA1199 | 7:35 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 5h05 | 12:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3429 | 8:11 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1h41 | 9:52 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA284 · UA1752 | 8:55 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 7h20 | 4:15 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5513+ AA3177 | 9:05 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 5h13 | 2:18 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3305 · AA2951 | 9:18 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 6h06 | 3:24 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5035+ AA3296 | 9:26 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 4h58 | 2:24 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3652 | 10:00 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1h40 | 11:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2211 | 10:15 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1h36 | 11:51 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA6223 | 10:26 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 1h36 | 12:02 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4188 · UA1206 | 10:45 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 5h52 | 4:37 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3493 · UA1738 | 11:47 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 4h56 | 4:43 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2873 · AA3178 | 11:53 PM Northern Kentucky International Airport | 5h23 | 5:16 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Cincinnati, OH to Chicago, IL Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cincinnati, OH to Chicago, IL 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 Chicago, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Chicago Air and Water Show, an exhilarating display of military and civilian aircraft performing daring maneuvers over Lake Michigan
- Lollapalooza, a massive music festival featuring top artists across multiple genres in Grant Park
- Chicago Gourmet, a premier culinary event celebrating the city's vibrant food scene with tastings, cooking demonstrations, and wine pairings.
- Millennium Park, a public park known for its modern art installations and the iconic Cloud Gate sculpture
- Art Institute of Chicago, a renowned museum housing an extensive collection of art from around the world
- Navy Pier, a popular entertainment destination featuring rides, restaurants, and lakefront views
- Willis Tower Skydeck, an observation deck offering panoramic views of the city from one of the tallest buildings in the Western Hemisphere
- Field Museum, a natural history museum with vast exhibits including the famous T. rex skeleton, Sue.
- Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer with vibrant outdoor activities and events
- Independence Day, spectacular fireworks and festive celebrations throughout the city
- Labor Day, a lively atmosphere with various festivals and pleasant weather.
- Museum of Science and Industry, an interactive museum featuring exhibits on science, technology, and industry
- Explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Chicago, such as Wicker Park and Lincoln Park, known for their unique shops and eateries
- Take a river cruise to see the city's iconic architecture from a different perspective
- Attend a live performance at the historic Chicago Theatre
- Enjoy a day at Lincoln Park Zoo, one of the oldest zoos in the U.S., offering free admission.
popular airports
Popular airports from Cincinnati, OH to Chicago, IL
- 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
- 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
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