There are 4 ways to get from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DAY - ORD
2h 31m$100–398Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
7h 56m$54–101Bus, 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
8h 13m$122–219Drive 298.4 mi
- Drive from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicagocar 298.4 mi
5h 22m$55–79
Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $100 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Harshman Rd @ Brandt Pike and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between Wright-Patterson AFB and Chicago is 279 miles. The road distance is 300.1 miles.
The best way to get from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 7h 56m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago, including transfers.
Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $100 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 7h 56m.
Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Wright-Patterson AFB. It is currently 6:18 AM in Wright-Patterson AFB and 5:18 AM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 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 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago.
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