There are 6 ways to get from Joliet to Dayton by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Bloomington
best- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normaltrain
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
9h 7m$65–124Train, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)plane ORD - DAY
5h 52m$45–284Train, bus
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
11h 11m$69–155Drive 288.5 mi
- Drive from Joliet to Daytoncar 288.5 mi
5h 23m$53–77Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the bus from Chicago to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Chicago / ...
10h 2m$48–74Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
11h 13m$49–78
Joliet to Dayton by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Dayton is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 11h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Joliet to Dayton is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Dayton. However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at 3Rd @ Perry via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, Chicago, Indianapolis Union Station and Salem Av @ Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
The distance between Joliet and Dayton is 372 miles. The road distance is 290.2 miles.
The best way to get from Joliet to Dayton without a car is to train and bus via Bloomington which takes 9h 7m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Joliet to Dayton, including transfers.
Joliet to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago station.
Joliet to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Dayton is 1h ahead of Joliet. It is currently 8:51 AM in Joliet and 9:51 AM in Dayton.
Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Dayton is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Joliet to Dayton.
What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to 3Rd @ Perry via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, Indianapolis Union Station, and Salem Av @ Greyhound in around 11h 13m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Greyhound
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