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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    3h 56m
    $59–407

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    7h 21m
    $30–72

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    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
    $67–150

  4. Drive 288.1 mi

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

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Gary, INbus bus Columbus-Chicago
    2. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    8h 48m
    $44–71

Dayton to Illinois by bus

Calendar16Weekly Buses
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Barons Bus also services this route once daily.

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