There are 4 ways to get from DeKalb to Dayton by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or plane
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 Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
8h 52m$41–91Train, bus
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
12h 17m$88–186Drive 341.5 mi
- Drive from DeKalb to Daytoncar 341.5 mi
6h 14m$63–90Line 12 bus, train, fly
- Take the bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)plane ORD - DAY
7h 28m$120–773
DeKalb to Dayton by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Dayton is to bus which costs $40 - $95 and takes 8h 52m.
The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Dayton is to drive which takes 6h 14m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to Dayton. However, there are services departing from Dekalb and arriving at Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Chicago Bus Station and Northwest Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between DeKalb and Dayton is 364 miles. The road distance is 343.5 miles.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Dayton without a car is to bus which takes 8h 52m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from DeKalb to Dayton, including transfers.
DeKalb to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dekalb station.
DeKalb to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Dayton is 1h ahead of DeKalb. It is currently 7:15 AM in DeKalb and 8:15 AM in Dayton.
Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Dayton is 344 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from DeKalb to Dayton.
What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Dekalb to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Chicago Bus Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 8h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 815-748-2000
- Website
- cityofdekalb.com
Bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- https://www.cityofdekalb.com/1283/DeKalb-Public-Transit
- All other routes
- $1
- To/from Elburn
- $8
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