Rome2Rio

How to get fromDayton to Normalby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus) or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Find Transport to Normal

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Dayton to Normal by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    best
    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)planeDAY - BMI
    6h 36m
    $78–503

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to ChicagobusColumbus-Chicago
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormaltrainLincoln Service / ...
    11h 22m
    $47–147

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    12h 12m
    $89–182

  4. Drive 280.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Normalcar280.8 mi
    4h 48m
    $52–74

  5. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)planeDAY - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to Bloomington/Normalbus
    8h 7m
    $106–598

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDAY - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    7h 4m
    $76–452

  7. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus
    12h 44m
    $100–220

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to ChicagobusColumbus-Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to BloomingtonbusGreyhound US0145S
    14h 10m
    $60–142

Dayton to Normal by bus, foot, and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration11h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Allegiant Air fly from Dayton (DAY) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Watterson Commons via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis, Chicago Bus Station, Clinton-Blue, Forest Park, Forest Park CTA Station, and Oakbrook Mall in around 12h 44m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Dayton

Trips to Normal

Popular routes