There are 6 ways to get from Dayton to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DAY - ORD
4h 2m$64–427Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicagobus Columbus-Chicago
8h 15m$30–92Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512 / ...
8h$51–157Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
9h 14m$67–137Drive 288.1 mi
- Drive from Dayton to Chicagocar 288.1 mi
4h 59m$53–76Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Drive from Dayton to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SDF - MDW
4h 42m$95–486
Dayton to Chicago by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Chicago is to bus which costs $30 - $95 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $60 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and Indianapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Dayton and Chicago is 279 miles. The road distance is 289.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Chicago without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 8h and costs $50 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Dayton to Chicago, including transfers.
Dayton to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dayton to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $60 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $50 - $160 and takes 8h.
Dayton to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Chicago is 1h behind Dayton. It is currently 4:38 AM in Dayton and 3:38 AM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Chicago Bus Station via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Indianapolis in around 8h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
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
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $14–85
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $35–90
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
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–75
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Chicago is 290 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Dayton to Chicago.
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