How to get from Indianapolis to Cincinnati
4 ways, 158 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Busbest | 2h 11m | $13–103 estimated |
| Drive | 2h 38m | $14–19 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 38m | $275–380 estimated |
| Train | 4h 22m | $28–81 estimated |
Departures today
- 23:11 → 07:53 +1d8h 42m · 2 changesFlixBus-us FlixBus 2512$29–66
- 23:11 → 06:51 +1d7h 40m · 3 changesFlixBus-us FlixBus 2512$28–64
- 23:20 → 04:19 +1d4h 59m · 1 changeFlixBus-us FlixBus 2512$57–103
- 15:01 → 17:352h 34m · directFlixBus-us FlixBus 2514$13–31
- 15:01 → 17:302h 29m · 1 changeFlixBus-us FlixBus 2514$13–31
- 23:57 → 04:21 +1d4h 24m · directAmtrak 50$28–80
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Indianapolis to Cincinnati?
- The fastest way is by bus: about 2h 11m door to door. The straight-line distance is 158 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Indianapolis to Cincinnati?
- Bus is the cheapest, from $13. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Indianapolis to Cincinnati?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 1 direct train, the fastest taking 4h 22m. Fares run $28–81 across classes.
- How much is the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnati?
- Buses take about 2h 11m and cost $13–103 depending on operator and seat type. 6 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How far is Cincinnati from Indianapolis by road?
- About 172 km, roughly 2h 38m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $14–19; tolls and parking are extra.