There are 6 ways to get from Dayton to Chicago Loop 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)DAY - ORD
3h 54m$59–407Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to ChicagoColumbus-Chicago
8h 29m$33–95Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to IndianapolisFlixBus 2511
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2512 / ...
8h 14m$54–150Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union StationGreyhound US0421 / ...
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union StationCardinal
9h 14m$65–112Drive 289 mi
- Drive from Dayton to Chicago Loop289 mi
4h 58m$53–77Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Drive from Dayton to Louisville International Airport (SDF)
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)SDF - MDW
4h 43m$100–526
Dayton to Chicago Loop by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Chicago Loop is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $55 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis and Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Dayton and Chicago Loop is 278 miles. The road distance is 290.7 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Chicago Loop without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 8h 14m and costs $50 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Dayton to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Dayton to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dayton to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $55 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $50 - $150 and takes 8h 14m.
Dayton to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Chicago Loop is 1h behind Dayton. It is currently 6:47 PM in Dayton and 5:47 PM in Chicago Loop.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Washington & Lasalle via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis, Chicago Bus Station, and Jefferson & Harrison in around 8h 14m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
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
- $40–65
- 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
- $35–60
- 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
- $23–45
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Chicago Loop is 291 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Dayton to Chicago Loop.
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