There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Fairborn by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)ORD - DAY
3h 24m$122–550Drive 274.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Fairborn274.4 mi
5h 59m$51–73Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Dayton Trotwood Bus StationChicago
7h 19m$74–233Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to IndianapolisCardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Dayton Trotwood Bus StationFlixBus 2511
8h 22m$91–220Bus via Indianapolis (Greyhound)
- 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
7h 45m$76–156
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Fairborn is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Fairborn is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $120 - $550.
The distance between Chicago and Fairborn is 277 miles. The road distance is 276 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Fairborn without a car is to bus which takes 7h 19m and costs $70 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Chicago to Fairborn, including transfers.
The best way to get from Chicago to Fairborn is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $240 and takes 7h 19m.
Fairborn is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 10:16 PM in Chicago and 11:16 PM in Fairborn.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Fairborn is 276 miles. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Chicago to Fairborn.
There are 164+ hotels available in Fairborn.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Fairborn, 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 once daily. Tickets cost $28–75 and the journey takes 6h 55m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
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
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–180
- Schedules at
- 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
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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- 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
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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