Distance from Chicago to Cincinnati by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Chicago (IL) to Cincinnati (OH) is 252 miles or 406 kilometers or 219 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Chicago to Cincinnati is 292 miles (470 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 40 miles or 64 km.

Chicago to Cincinnati Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Chicago, IL and Cincinnati, OH
This map shows the distance from Chicago, IL, Usa to Cincinnati, OH, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Chicago, Illinois to Cincinnati, Ohio is displayed below.

Driving distance from Chicago, IL to Cincinnati, OH

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Cincinnati, Ohio is 292 miles or 470 km.
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to Cincinnati, OH is 292 miles or 470 kilometers. Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Cincinnati, Ohio is approximately 292 miles (470 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 5 to 6 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Chicago, IL to Cincinnati, OH

How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to Cincinnati, OH?
The total driving time is 5 hours, 40 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Chicago to Cincinnati take?
Chicago and Cincinnati are 5 hours 40 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Chicago and Cincinnati

Time difference between Chicago (IL) and Cincinnati (OH) is 1 Hours.
Cincinnati time is 1 Hours ahead of Chicago.

Current local time in Chicago	Current local time in Cincinnati
2025-12-19, 13:01:40 CST	2025-12-19, 14:01:40 EST

How Far is it Between Chicago Illinois, USA and Cincinnati Ohio, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Chicago, IL and Cincinnati, OH in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	292 mi	470 km	253.57 nmi
Straight line distance	252 mi	406 km	219 nmi
Difference	40 mi	64 km	34 nmi

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