There are 6 ways to get from Dayton to Appleton by plane, bus (Flixbus, 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.
Fly to Appleton International Airport
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane DAY - ATW
5h 41m$116–625Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Portland, INbus
- Take the bus from Portland, IN to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus
14h 45m$55–147Bus via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2511
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 19m$65–142Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Stationbus
15h 7m$111–267Drive 477 mi
- Drive from Dayton to Appletoncar 477 mi
8h 32m$87–126Fly to Green Bay
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Green Bay (GRB)plane DAY - GRB
7h 1m$87–375
Dayton to Appleton by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Appleton is to bus via Milwaukee which costs $65 - $150 and takes 13h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Appleton is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Appleton station. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Appleton Amtrak Station via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.
The distance between Dayton and Appleton is 400 miles. The road distance is 479.7 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Appleton without a car is to bus via Milwaukee which takes 13h 19m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Dayton to Appleton, including transfers.
Dayton to Appleton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dayton to Appleton is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Milwaukee, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 13h 19m.
Dayton to Appleton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Appleton is 1h behind Dayton. It is currently 11:13 PM in Dayton and 10:13 PM in Appleton.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Dayton (DAY) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Appleton Amtrak Station via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Milwaukee in around 13h 19m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Dayton to Green Bay via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Dayton to Green Bay via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dayton to Appleton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Dayton to Green Bay via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–26
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Portland, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Portland, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–60
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Appleton is 480 miles. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Dayton to Appleton.
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