There are 6 ways to get from Yellow Springs to Chicago by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Yellow Springs to Dayton-Airport-DAYtaxi
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DAY - ORD
2h 33m$114–414Drive 280.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Yellow Springs to Chicagocar 280.5 mi
6h 16m$52–74Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Springfield to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
7h 12m$89–142Bus, train via Dayton
- 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 18m$138–238Bus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
8h 20m$61–108Bus, train
- Take the bus from Springfield to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
8h 32m$121–217
Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yellow Springs to Chicago is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Yellow Springs to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $110 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Yellow Springs to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Yellow Springs and Chicago is 285 miles. The road distance is 282.2 miles.
The best way to get from Yellow Springs to Chicago without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 7h 12m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Yellow Springs to Chicago, including transfers.
Yellow Springs to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield station.
Yellow Springs to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Yellow Springs. It is currently 4:31 AM in Yellow Springs and 3:31 AM in Chicago.
Yes, the driving distance between Yellow Springs to Chicago is 282 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Yellow Springs to Chicago.
What companies run services between Yellow Springs, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Yellow Springs to Chicago Union Station via Springfield and Indianapolis Union Station in around 7h 12m.
- 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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.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/
Bus from Springfield to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $35–50
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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