What is the cheapest way to get from Dayton to Gary?

The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Gary is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dayton to Gary?

The fastest way to get from Dayton to Gary is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Dayton and Gary?

No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Gary station. However, there are services departing from Meijer - Middletown and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Cincinnati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

How far is it from Dayton to Gary?

The distance between Dayton and Gary is 321 miles. The road distance is 259.9 miles.

How do I travel from Dayton to Gary without a car?

The best way to get from Dayton to Gary without a car is to bus which takes 7h 41m and costs $95 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Dayton to Gary?

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Dayton to Gary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dayton to Gary bus from?

Dayton to Gary bus services, operated by Butler County RTA, depart from Meijer - Middletown station.

Where does the Dayton to Gary bus arrive?

Dayton to Gary bus services, operated by Butler County RTA, arrive at Martin Luther King Dr & Jefferson Ave EB station.

What is the time difference between Dayton and Gary?

Gary is 1h behind Dayton. It is currently 12:40 PM in Dayton and 11:40 AM in Gary.

Can I drive from Dayton to Gary?

Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Gary is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Dayton to Gary.

Where can I stay near Gary?

There are 91+ hotels available in Gary.

Dayton to Gary - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Dayton to Gary by bus (Flixbus), taxi, 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
1. Take the bus from Meijer - Middletown to Martin Luther King Dr & Jefferson Ave EBbus Cl
2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Gary Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
7h 41m
$100–135
Fly Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
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1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DAY - ORD
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 10m
$47–257
Taxi, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Dayton to Oxfordtaxi
2. Take the bus from Oxford to Indianapolisbus
3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
10h 37m
$230–360
Drive 258.4 mi
1. Drive from Dayton to Garycar 258.4 mi
4h 29m
$48–69
Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Drive from Dayton to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SDF - MDW
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 50m
$93–446
Bus to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Meijer - Middletown to Government Square Area Dbus
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CVG - MDW
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
6h 17m
$232–387
Bus to Covington, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Meijer - Middletown to Government Square Area Dbus
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CVG - ORD
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
6h 44m
$222–837

Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

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1h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 318.9 mi
Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Gary, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Dayton to Gary Bus Station via Meijer - Middletown, Martin Luther King Dr & Jefferson Ave EB, and Cincinnati in around 7h 41m.

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