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

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There are 4 ways to get from Dayton to Illinois 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 52m
    $39–257
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicagobus bus Columbus-Chicago / ...
    8h 11m
    $42–72
  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 16m
    $67–151
  4. Drive  288.1 mi

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

Dayton to Illinois by bus

Calendar23Weekly Buses
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Illinois, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Barons Bus operates a bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago twice daily. Tickets cost $29–75 and the journey takes 6h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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