There are 5 ways to get from Dayton to Waukegan by plane, train, bus, 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, train
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DAY - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegan
6h 1mBus, train #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to ChicagoColumbus-Chicago
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukeganUp-N
10h 19m$36–102Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
10h 4m$57–172Bus, train via Riverview @ Dayton Art Institute
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
11h 14m$69–114Drive 328.1 mi
- Drive from Dayton to Waukegan328.1 mi
5h 46m$60–87
Dayton to Waukegan by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Waukegan is to bus and train which costs $35 - $110 and takes 10h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Waukegan is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs $60 - $90.
The distance between Dayton and Waukegan is 308 miles. The road distance is 330 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Waukegan without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 4m and costs $55 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Dayton to Waukegan, including transfers.
Waukegan is 1h behind Dayton. It is currently 6:03 PM in Dayton and 5:03 PM in Waukegan.
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Waukegan is 330 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Dayton to Waukegan.
There are 110+ hotels available in Waukegan.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Dayton to Waukegan. However, you can take the line 43 bus to Dayton International Airport, walk to Dayton (DAY) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Irving Park-Blue, walk to Irving Park, take the train to Clybourn, then take the train to Waukegan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Waukegan via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Canal & Madison, and Chicago OTC in around 10h 4m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Clybourn to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
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
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
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
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- 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
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/
- 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
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