The average bus between Dayton and Northwestern University takes 12h 13m and the fastest bus takes 8h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dayton to Northwestern University. 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 Dayton and Northwestern University. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dayton is at 11:38 AM which arrives into Northwestern University at 5:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Northwest Hub and take an average of 12h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




7h 22m • 4 changes
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21h 49m • 4 changes




7h 22m • 4 changes
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17h 36m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Dayton station and arriving at Northwestern University station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.
Dayton to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Dayton RTA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
Dayton to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Dayton RTA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Dayton and Northwestern University is 388.4 km. The road distance is 527 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Three other operators also service this route.