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How to get fromElgin to Daytonby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Elgin to Dayton by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane ORD - DAY
    4h 40m
    $117–761

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    9h 15m
    $36–79

  3. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 2m
    $84–174

  4. Drive 321.2 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Daytoncar car 321.2 mi
    5h 52m
    $59–85

  5. Train, bus via Portland

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Portland, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Portland, IN to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 4m
    $36–109

  6. Train, bus via Indianapolis #2

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 6m

Elgin to Dayton by train, foot, and bus

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 287.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Dayton. However, you can take the bus to Rosemont CTA Station, walk to Rosemont, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Dayton (DAY), walk to Dayton International Airport, then take the line 43 bus to Wright Stop Plaza - N.B.. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Salem Av @ Greyhound in around 9h 15m.

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