There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Wright-Patterson AFB by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)plane ORD - DAY
3h 35m$162–820Drive 279 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Wright-Patterson AFBcar 279 mi
6h 9m$51–74Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
7h 25m$54–101Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
8h 16m$126–217
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Wright-Patterson AFB is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Wright-Patterson AFB is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $160 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Wright-Patterson AFB. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Brandt Pike @ 4430 Brandt Pike via Northwest Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Chicago and Wright-Patterson AFB is 279 miles. The road distance is 280.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Wright-Patterson AFB without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Chicago to Wright-Patterson AFB, including transfers.
Chicago to Wright-Patterson AFB bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Wright-Patterson AFB is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $160 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 7h 25m.
Chicago to Wright-Patterson AFB bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
Wright-Patterson AFB is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 5:38 AM in Chicago and 6:38 AM in Wright-Patterson AFB.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Barons Bus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Wright-Patterson AFB is 281 miles. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Chicago to Wright-Patterson AFB.
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