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How to get fromChicago to Daytonby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Dayton by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane ORD - DAY
    4h 32m
    $40–277
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Chicago / ...
    7h 36m
    $46–68
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    8h 50m
    $67–140
  4. Drive  288.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Daytoncar car 288.1 mi
    5h 8m
    $53–76

Chicago to Dayton by bus and foot

Calendar22Weekly Services
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Barons Bus operates a bus from Chicago to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $28–75 and the journey takes 6h 55m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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