There are 5 ways to get from Dayton to DeKalb by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicagobus Columbus-Chicago
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus Greyhound US0155S
10h 50m$47–116Bus, train via Riverview @ Dayton Art Institute
- 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 OTC to Elburntrain
12h 50m$74–148Drive 341 mi
- Drive from Dayton to DeKalbcar 341 mi
6h 8m$63–90Fly, train, line 12 bus
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DAY - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
- Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus
7h 46m$66–413Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
11h 42m$61–171
Dayton to DeKalb by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to DeKalb is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to DeKalb is to drive which takes 6h 8m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Dekalb via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
The distance between Dayton and DeKalb is 372 miles. The road distance is 343 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to DeKalb without a car is to bus which takes 10h 50m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 10h 50m to get from Dayton to DeKalb, including transfers.
Dayton to DeKalb bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
Dayton to DeKalb bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
DeKalb is 1h behind Dayton. It is currently 12:10 PM in Dayton and 11:10 AM in DeKalb.
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to DeKalb is 343 miles. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Dayton to DeKalb.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Dekalb via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
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
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- 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
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
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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 Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- Website
- https://www.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
- +1 815-748-2000
- Website
- cityofdekalb.com
Bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- DeKalb Public Transit
- All other routes
- $1
- To/from Elburn
- $8
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