What is the cheapest way to get from Springfield to Dayton?

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Dayton is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to Dayton?

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Dayton is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield and Dayton?

No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Dayton. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Indianapolis Union Station and Northwest Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Springfield to Dayton?

The distance between Springfield and Dayton is 319 miles. The road distance is 315.4 miles.

How do I travel from Springfield to Dayton without a car?

The best way to get from Springfield to Dayton without a car is to bus which takes 8h 16m and costs $45 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Springfield to Dayton?

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Springfield to Dayton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Dayton bus from?

Springfield to Dayton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.

Bus or fly from Springfield to Dayton?

The best way to get from Springfield to Dayton is to bus which takes 8h 16m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $360 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Springfield to Dayton bus arrive?

Springfield to Dayton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

What is the time difference between Springfield and Dayton?

Dayton is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 9:26 PM in Springfield and 10:26 PM in Dayton.

Can I drive from Springfield to Dayton?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Dayton is 315 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Springfield to Dayton.

How do I get a bus ticket from Springfield to Dayton?

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Where can I stay near Dayton?

There are 174+ hotels available in Dayton.

Springfield to Dayton - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Dayton by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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best
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
8h 16m
$45–85
Bus via New Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Richmond Bsb, INbus
4. Take the bus from Richmond, IN to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
8h 56m
$40–131
Drive 313.6 mi
1. Drive from Springfield to Daytoncar 313.6 mi
5h 29m
$58–83
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Dayton (DAY)plane SPI - DAY
6h 34m
$71–359
Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Dayton (DAY)plane DEC - DAY
7h 8m
$71–368
Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Dayton (DAY)plane PIA - DAY
8h 22m
$75–363

Springfield to Dayton by bus and foot

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8h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 317.1 mi
Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Indianapolis Union Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Dayton (DAY) twice daily.

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