There are 4 ways to get from Vandalia to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DAY - ORD
2h 20m$63–358Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
8h 9m$32–74Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
7h 59m$101–190Drive 263.3 mi
- Drive from Vandalia to Chicagocar 263.3 mi
5h 45m$49–70
Vandalia to Chicago by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vandalia to Chicago is to bus which costs $30 - $75 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Vandalia to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $60 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Vandalia to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from North Dixie @ National and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and Dayton Trotwood Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Vandalia and Chicago is 262 miles. The road distance is 264.9 miles.
The best way to get from Vandalia to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 59m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Vandalia to Chicago, including transfers.
Vandalia to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Vandalia to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $60 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 8h 9m.
Vandalia to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Vandalia. It is currently 4:10 PM in Vandalia and 3:10 PM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Vandalia, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Barons Bus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Vandalia to Chicago is 265 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Vandalia to Chicago.
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