There are 4 ways to get from Dayton to Lowell by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Dyer Stationtrain Cardinal
8h 13m$123–212Drive 241.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dayton to Lowellcar 241.6 mi
4h 12m$45–64Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Merrillvillebus FlixBus N2642
8h 22m$97–152Fly, train, taxi
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DAY - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain
- Take the taxi from East Chicago to Lowelltaxi
5h 52m$150–475
Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Lowell is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Lowell is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Merrillville via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Dayton and Lowell is 301 miles. The road distance is 243 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Lowell without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 13m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Dayton to Lowell, including transfers.
Dayton to Lowell bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
Dayton to Lowell bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Merrillville station.
Lowell is 1h behind Dayton. It is currently 2:52 AM in Dayton and 1:52 AM in Lowell.
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Lowell is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Dayton to Lowell.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Lowell, IN, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Merrillville 6 times a week. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 6h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Dyer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Van Buren St. to East Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Merrillville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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