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How to get fromDayton to Chicago Bus Stationby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Dayton to Chicago Bus Station by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    4h 12m
    $54–337

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    7h 20m
    $30–72

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    9h 23m
    $78–167

  4. Drive 288.7 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Chicago Bus Stationcar car 288.7 mi
    5h 5m
    $53–77

  5. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2511
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    7h 54m

  6. Bus via Portland

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Portland, INbus bus Columbus-Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Portland, IN to Chicagobus bus Columbus-Chicago
    9h 14m
    $30–102

Dayton to Chicago Bus Station by bus

Calendar30Weekly Buses
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Chicago Bus Station, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Three other operators also service this route.

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