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How to get fromDayton to Elginby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    4h 43m
    $56–341

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    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 Elgintrain train Md-W
    9h 22m
    $35–79

  3. 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 Elgintrain train
    11h 7m
    $83–174

  4. Drive 319.6 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Elgincar car 319.6 mi
    5h 56m
    $59–85

  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 Elgintrain train
    11h 17m
    $35–109

Dayton to Elgin by bus, foot, and train

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration9h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 287.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Dayton to Elgin. However, you can take the line 43 bus to Dayton International Airport, walk to Dayton (DAY) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Rosemont, walk to Rosemont CTA Station, then take the bus to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Elgin via Salem Av @ Marathon Gas Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 22m.

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