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

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There are 7 ways to get from Dayton to Normal by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    11h 7m
    $65–202

  2. Bus, train #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicagobus bus Columbus-Chicago
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    11h 22m
    $44–147

  3. Bus, train via Riverview @ Dayton Art Institute

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    12h 12m
    $81–187

  4. Drive 280.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Normalcar car 280.8 mi
    4h 51m
    $52–74

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

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane DAY - BMI
    6h 56m
    $83–553

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicagobus bus Columbus-Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    14h 10m
    $60–142

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

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 11m
    $76–455

Dayton to Normal by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration11h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and two other airlines 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 Bloomington via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 10m.

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