There are 4 ways to get from Dayton to Geneva by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DAY - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain
5h 51m$59–364Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain Up-W
9h 49m$38–82Bus, 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 OTC to Genevatrain
11h 11m$86–177Drive 315.3 mi
- Drive from Dayton to Genevacar 315.3 mi
5h 56m$58–84
Dayton to Geneva by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Geneva is to bus and train which costs $35 - $85 and takes 9h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Geneva is to fly and train which takes 5h 51m and costs $55 - $370.
The distance between Dayton and Geneva is 315 miles. The road distance is 317.1 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Geneva without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 49m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Dayton to Geneva, including transfers.
Geneva is 1h behind Dayton. It is currently 11:54 AM in Dayton and 10:54 AM in Geneva.
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Geneva is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Dayton to Geneva.
There are 152+ hotels available in Geneva.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Geneva, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Dayton to Geneva. 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 Clark/Lake, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Geneva. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Geneva via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Desplaines & Harrison Terminal, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 9h 49m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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