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There are 5 ways to get from Dayton to Aurora by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train Bnsf
    9h 15m
    $35–79

  2. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    10h 55m
    $82–169

  3. Drive 312.5 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Auroracar car 312.5 mi
    5h 50m
    $57–83

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    5h 54m
    $59–364

  5. Bus, train via Portland

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Portland, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Portland, IN to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    11h 5m
    $35–109

Dayton to Aurora by bus, foot, and train

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 333.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Aurora, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dayton to Aurora. However, you can take the line 08 bus to Northwest Hub, walk to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Aurora. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverview @ Dayton Art Institute to Aurora via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Indianapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 55m.

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