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How to get fromDayton to Great Lakesby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dayton to Great Lakes by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    3h 58m
    $54–337

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    7h 44m
    $33–105

  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 26m
    $95–185

  4. Drive 288.1 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Chicagocar car 288.1 mi
    5h 4m
    $53–76

  5. 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 34m
    $33–125

Dayton to Great Lakes by bus and foot

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Great Lakes, MI, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.

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