The average bus between Chicago and Kettering takes 10h 8m and the fastest bus takes 8h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Kettering. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Chicago and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 3:20 PM which arrives into Kettering at 5:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and take an average of 10h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Kettering station via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
Chicago to Kettering bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Kettering bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The distance between Chicago and Kettering is 379.3 km. The road distance is 485 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Three other operators also service this route.