What is the cheapest way to get from Dayton to Great Lakes?

The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Great Lakes is to bus and train which costs $35 - $85 and takes 9h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dayton to Great Lakes?

The fastest way to get from Dayton to Great Lakes is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs $55 - $90.

How far is it from Dayton to Great Lakes?

The distance between Dayton and Great Lakes is 304 miles. The road distance is 325.4 miles.

How do I travel from Dayton to Great Lakes without a car?

The best way to get from Dayton to Great Lakes without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 52m and costs $35 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Dayton to Great Lakes?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Dayton to Great Lakes, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dayton and Great Lakes?

Great Lakes is 1h behind Dayton. It is currently 2:13 PM in Dayton and 1:13 PM in Great Lakes.

Can I drive from Dayton to Great Lakes?

Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Great Lakes is 325 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Dayton to Great Lakes.

Where can I stay near Great Lakes?

There are 152+ hotels available in Great Lakes.

Dayton to Great Lakes - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DAY - ORD
2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain
5h 53m
$59–364
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain Up-N
9h 52m
$38–82
Bus, train via Indianapolis
1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain
11h 14m
$86–172
Drive 323.5 mi
1. Drive from Dayton to Great Lakescar 323.5 mi
5h 49m
$59–86
Bus, train via Portland
1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Portland, INbus
2. Take the bus from Portland, IN to Chicagobus
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain
11h 42m
$38–112

Dayton to Great Lakes by bus, foot, and train

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9h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 302.6 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Dayton to Great Lakes. 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 Irving Park-Blue, walk to Irving Park, take the train to Clybourn, then take the train to Great Lakes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Great Lakes via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Desplaines & Harrison Terminal, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 9h 52m.

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