There are 5 ways to get from Dayton to Lake Michigan Beach by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Gary, INbus Columbus-Chicago
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
9h 53m$87–142Drive 235.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dayton to Lake Michigan Beachcar 235.2 mi
5h 25m$43–62Bus, train
- 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 Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain
12h 11m$137–267Fly, train
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DAY - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain
7h 10m$113–437Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationbus
11h 1m
Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Lake Michigan Beach is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Lake Michigan Beach is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Lake Michigan Beach. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Benton Harbor Bus Stop via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
The distance between Dayton and Lake Michigan Beach is 356 miles. The road distance is 236.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Lake Michigan Beach without a car is to bus which takes 9h 53m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Dayton to Lake Michigan Beach, including transfers.
Dayton to Lake Michigan Beach bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
Dayton to Lake Michigan Beach bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Gary, IN station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Lake Michigan Beach is 237 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Dayton to Lake Michigan Beach.
There are 228+ hotels available in Lake Michigan Beach.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Lake Michigan Beach, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Lake Michigan Beach via Salem Av @ Marathon Gas Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Gary, IN, Gary Bus Station, and Benton Harbor Bus Stop in around 9h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
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
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.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/
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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