There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Dayton by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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Fly from General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Dayton (DAY)plane MKE - DAY
5h 21m$71–429Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511
8h 32m$60–96Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)plane ORD - DAY
5h 26m$78–330Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to Dayton371.4 mi
6h 40mDrive 371.4 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Daytoncar 371.4 mi
6h 40m$68–98
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Dayton by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Dayton is to bus which costs $60 - $100 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Dayton is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $70 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Dayton. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport and arriving at Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Northwest Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and Dayton is 305 miles. The road distance is 373.6 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Dayton without a car is to bus which takes 8h 32m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Dayton, including transfers.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Dayton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Dayton is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $70 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 8h 32m.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Dayton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
Dayton is 1h ahead of Milwaukee Airport (MKE). It is currently 3:06 AM in Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and 4:06 AM in Dayton.
What companies run services between Milwaukee Airport (MKE), USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Dayton (DAY) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Dayton via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Dayton via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Dayton via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Dayton via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Dayton via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Dayton via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–39
- Website
- coachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Dayton is 374 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Dayton.
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