There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Dayton by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Indianapolis (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union StationGreyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus StationGreyhound US0421
6h 43m$62–98Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Dayton Trotwood Bus StationChicago
7h 38m$31–77Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to IndianapolisCardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Dayton Trotwood Bus StationFlixBus 2511
8h 50m$48–141Drive 288.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago Loop to Dayton288.7 mi
5h$53–77Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)ORD - DAY
4h 31m$90–607
Chicago Loop to Dayton by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Dayton is to bus which costs $30 - $80 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Dayton is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $85 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Loop station to Dayton. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Indianapolis Union Station and Northwest Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Chicago Loop and Dayton is 295 miles. The road distance is 290.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Dayton without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 6h 43m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Chicago Loop to Dayton, including transfers.
Chicago Loop to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Dayton is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 6h 43m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $650 and takes 4h 31m.
Chicago Loop to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Dayton is 1h ahead of Chicago Loop. It is currently 9:21 AM in Chicago Loop and 10:21 AM in Dayton.
What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Indianapolis Union Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY) every 3 hours.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $14–85
Bus from Chicago to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–75
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Loop to Dayton is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Chicago Loop to Dayton.
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