Trains to Cincinnati
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 2 railway stations in Cincinnati: Cincinnati Union Terminal, Dixie Terminal. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Cincinnati
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati to Louisville | United States | 145 km (90 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Cincinnati to Indianapolis | United States | 158 km (98 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Cincinnati to Columbus | United States | 160 km (99 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Cincinnati to Fort Wayne | United States | 229 km (142 mi) | about 3 h 6 min |
| Cincinnati to Toledo | United States | 294 km (182 mi) | about 3 h 58 min |
| Cincinnati to South Bend | United States | 320 km (199 mi) | about 4 h 20 min |
| Cincinnati to Akron | United States | 335 km (208 mi) | about 4 h 32 min |
| Cincinnati to Cleveland | United States | 356 km (221 mi) | about 4 h 49 min |
| Cincinnati to Knoxville | United States | 356 km (221 mi) | about 4 h 49 min |
| Cincinnati to Ann Arbor | United States | 356 km (221 mi) | about 4 h 49 min |
| Cincinnati to Windsor | Canada | 375 km (233 mi) | about 5 h 4 min |
| Cincinnati to Detroit | United States | 377 km (234 mi) | about 5 h 6 min |
| Cincinnati to New York City | United States | 913 km (567 mi) | about 12 h 21 min |
| Cincinnati to Toronto | Canada | 664 km (413 mi) | about 8 h 59 min |
| Cincinnati to Brooklyn | United States | 917 km (570 mi) | about 12 h 24 min |
| Cincinnati to Chicago | United States | 402 km (250 mi) | about 5 h 27 min |
| Cincinnati to Queens | United States | 926 km (576 mi) | about 12 h 32 min |
| Cincinnati to Houston | United States | 1,438 km (893 mi) | about 19 h 27 min |
| Cincinnati to Montréal | Canada | 1,143 km (710 mi) | about 15 h 28 min |
| Cincinnati to Philadelphia | United States | 807 km (501 mi) | about 10 h 55 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Cincinnati have?
Cincinnati Union Terminal, Dixie Terminal.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.