There are 5 ways to get from Dayton Airport (DAY) to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), taxi, bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DAY - ORD
2h 14m$53–333Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
8h 23m$32–74Taxi, bus, train
- Take the taxi from Northwest Hub to Richmondtaxi
- Take the bus from Richmond to Indianapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
10h 24m$161–284Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dayton-DAY to Chicago286.6 mi
5hDrive 286.6 mi
- Drive from Dayton Airport (DAY) to Chicagocar 286.6 mi
5h$53–76
Dayton Airport (DAY) to Chicago by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton Airport (DAY) to Chicago is to bus which costs $30 - $75 and takes 8h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton Airport (DAY) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 14m and costs $50 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton Airport (DAY) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Dayton International Airport and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and Dayton Trotwood Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between Dayton Airport (DAY) and Chicago is 259 miles. The road distance is 288.3 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton Airport (DAY) to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 8h 23m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Dayton Airport (DAY) to Chicago, including transfers.
Dayton Airport (DAY) to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dayton Airport (DAY) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 14m and costs $50 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 8h 23m.
Dayton Airport (DAY) to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Dayton Airport (DAY). It is currently 9:08 AM in Dayton Airport (DAY) and 8:08 AM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Dayton Airport (DAY), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- 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 Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Indianapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Walt's Taxi Cab Service
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton Airport (DAY) to Chicago is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Dayton Airport (DAY) to Chicago.
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