There are 6 ways to get from Dayton to Appleton by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, 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 to Appleton International Airport
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane DAY - ATW
5h 52m$106–570Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Portland, INbus
- Take the bus from Portland, IN to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus
14h 44m$57–147Bus via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2511
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appletonbus Milwaukee
13h 21m$66–111Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appletonbus
15h 15m$102–229Drive 477 mi
- Drive from Dayton to Appletoncar 477 mi
8h 32m$87–126Fly to Green Bay
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Green Bay (GRB)plane DAY - GRB
7h 26m$127–645
Dayton to Appleton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Appleton is to bus via Milwaukee which costs $65 - $120 and takes 13h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Appleton is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Appleton. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Appleton via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.
The distance between Dayton and Appleton is 400 miles. The road distance is 479.7 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Appleton without a car is to bus via Milwaukee which takes 13h 21m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Dayton to Appleton, including transfers.
Dayton to Appleton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dayton to Appleton is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Milwaukee, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 13h 21m.
Dayton to Appleton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Appleton is 1h behind Dayton. It is currently 12:43 PM in Dayton and 11:43 AM in Appleton.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Appleton via Salem Av @ Marathon Gas Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Milwaukee in around 13h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Dayton to Green Bay via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee to Appleton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee to Appleton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Appleton is 480 miles. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Dayton to Appleton.
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