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How to get fromDayton to Bloomingtonby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Dayton to Bloomington by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    7h 29m
    $42–82

  2. Bus via New Paris

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Richmond, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Bsb, IN to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    8h 34m
    $37–127

  3. Drive 278.5 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Bloomingtoncar car 278.5 mi
    4h 50m
    $51–74

  4. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane DAY - BMI
    6h 59m
    $78–463

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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 Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 11m
    $89–442

Dayton to Bloomington by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Bloomington-Normal via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) every 3 hours.

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