There are 7 ways to get from Dayton to Bismarck by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Dayton
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane DAY - BIS
8h 7m$92–452Bus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus
26h 16m$202–352Bus, train via Indianapolis
- 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 St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus
27h 16m$270–550Drive 1,120.3 mi
- Drive from Dayton to Bismarckcar 1,120.3 mi
18h 18m$205–296Bus to Covington, fly
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane CVG - BIS
9h 11m$132–670Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicagobus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus
26h 24m$244–465Bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus
26h 54m$207–322
Dayton to Bismarck by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Bismarck is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 18h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Bismarck is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs $90 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Bismarck. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Bismarck via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 16m.
The distance between Dayton and Bismarck is 979 miles. The road distance is 1126.9 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Bismarck without a car is to bus which takes 26h 16m and costs $200 - $360.
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Dayton to Bismarck, including transfers.
Dayton to Bismarck bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dayton to Bismarck is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs $90 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $360 and takes 26h 16m.
Dayton to Bismarck bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Bismarck is 1h behind Dayton. It is currently 4:05 AM in Dayton and 3:05 AM in Bismarck.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Bismarck, ND, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Dayton (DAY) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Bismarck via Salem Av @ Marathon Gas Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 26h 16m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Dayton to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Covington to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Covington to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
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 St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–75
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–75
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Bismarck is 1127 miles. It takes approximately 18h 18m to drive from Dayton to Bismarck.
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