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

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There are 10 ways to get from Dayton to Bloomington by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Dayton

    best
    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DAY - MSP
    6h 17m
    $124–654

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    17h 29m
    $97–205

  3. Bus, train

    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 St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    17h 32m
    $164–348

  4. Drive 701.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Bloomingtoncar car 701.8 mi
    11h 49m
    $129–185

  5. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Dayton to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SDF - MSP
    5h 13m
    $130–593

  6. Bus to Covington, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CVG - MSP
    7h 7m
    $464–1,124

  7. Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Fort Wayne, INbus bus
    2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane FWA - MSP
    7h 37m
    $116–504

  8. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CMH - MSP
    7h 21m
    $437–1,054

  9. 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 St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    18h 42m
    $210–435

  10. Bus via Madison

    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 bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    19h 35m
    $110–232

Dayton to Bloomington by bus and foot

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration17h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 595.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Dayton (DAY) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to I-35W & 98th St Station via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis Bus Station, and Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group C in around 17h 29m.

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