There are 5 ways to get from Rockford to Dayton by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 14m$74–317Drive 371.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockford to Daytoncar 371.9 mi
6h 38m$68–98Bus (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$91–131Bus, train
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
12h 11m$109–233Bus 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 to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Chicago / ...
11h 4m$82–136
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 14m and costs $70 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockford to Dayton. However, there are services departing from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) and arriving at Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Cincinnati and Northwest Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
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 which takes 10h 47m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Rockford to Dayton, including transfers.
Rockford to Dayton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) station.
Rockford to Dayton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Cincinnati station.
Dayton is 1h ahead of Rockford. It is currently 4:09 PM in Rockford and 5:09 PM 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 Rockford(East Side Transfer Center), Cincinnati, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 10h 47m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
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
- $50–140
- 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 W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
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