There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Dayton by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
2h 45m$51–79Drive 124.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Daytoncar 124.8 mi
2h 14m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
3h 16m$66–114Fly to Purdue University Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
3h 8m$68–305Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
- Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Courtyard by Marriott Lafayette
4h 32m$456–1,164
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Dayton is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Dayton is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Dayton station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Dayton station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Chicago and Dayton is 129 miles. The road distance is 125.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Dayton without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Chicago to Dayton, including transfers.
Chicago to Dayton bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Dayton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Dayton is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 3h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $310 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Dayton, IN, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- [email protected]
- Website
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from Indianapolis Airport to Courtyard by Marriott Lafayette
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from Indianapolis Airport to Courtyard by Marriott Lafayette
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–26
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $14–22
- Adult
- $23–26
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Dayton bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Dayton is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 1:42 PM in Chicago and 2:42 PM in Dayton.
Chicago to Dayton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Dayton is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Chicago to Dayton.
There are 53+ hotels available in Dayton.