There are 4 ways to get from Dayton to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)DAY - SGF
6h 39m$138–672Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit CenterGreyhound US1210
14h 15m$87–247Bus via Indianapolis (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
13h 21m$101–282Drive 567.8 mi
- Drive from Dayton to Springfield567.8 mi
9h 26m$104–150
Dayton to Springfield by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Springfield is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Springfield CU Transit Center via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.
The distance between Dayton and Springfield is 559 miles. The road distance is 571.1 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Springfield without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 13h 21m and costs $100 - $290.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Dayton to Springfield, including transfers.
Dayton to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dayton to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $100 - $290 and takes 13h 21m.
Dayton to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Springfield is 1h behind Dayton. It is currently 6:01 PM in Dayton and 5:01 PM in Springfield.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Dayton (DAY) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Springfield CU Transit Center via Salem Av @ Marathon Gas Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 13h 21m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Dayton to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Dayton to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Dayton to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dayton to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
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
- $24–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Springfield is 571 miles. It takes approximately 9h 26m to drive from Dayton to Springfield.
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