There are 5 ways to get from Rockford to Dayton by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)plane ORD - DAY
5h 8m$74–327Drive 371.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockford to Daytoncar 371.9 mi
6h 38m$68–98Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
9h 49m$70–136Bus, train
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
12h 9m$107–217Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
10h 47m$86–136
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockford to Dayton is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Rockford to Dayton is to bus and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $70 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockford to Dayton. However, there are services departing from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal and arriving at Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Chicago Bus Station and Northwest Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
The distance between Rockford and Dayton is 334 miles. The road distance is 374.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rockford to Dayton without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 9h 49m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Rockford to Dayton, including transfers.
Rockford to Dayton bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal station.
Rockford to Dayton bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
Dayton is 1h ahead of Rockford. It is currently 11:32 PM in Rockford and 12:32 AM in Dayton.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockford to Dayton is 374 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Rockford to Dayton.
What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 9h 49m.
- 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 Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $12–26
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $12–26
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