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

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Dayton is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madison to Dayton is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $160 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Madison and Dayton?

No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Dayton. However, there are services departing from Madison and arriving at Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Indianapolis and Northwest Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.

How far is it from Madison to Dayton?

The distance between Madison and Dayton is 449 miles. The road distance is 437.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Madison to Dayton without a car is to bus which takes 10h 48m and costs $60 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 10h 48m to get from Madison to Dayton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madison to Dayton bus from?

Madison to Dayton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Madison station.

Bus or fly from Madison to Dayton?

The best way to get from Madison to Dayton is to bus which takes 10h 48m and costs $60 - $210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $1,100 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Madison to Dayton bus arrive?

Madison to Dayton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Indianapolis station.

What is the time difference between Madison and Dayton?

Dayton is 1h ahead of Madison. It is currently 3:33 AM in Madison and 4:33 AM in Dayton.

Can I drive from Madison to Dayton?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Dayton is 437 miles. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Madison to Dayton.

Where can I stay near Dayton?

There are 181+ hotels available in Dayton.

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

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

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

Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Madison to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2514
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511
10h 48m
$64–204
Bus via Chicago #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Chicago
12h 45m
$52–223
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
4. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
13h 54m
$75–251
Drive 434.5 mi
1. Drive from Madison to Daytoncar 434.5 mi
7h 26m
$80–115
Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Dayton (DAY)plane MSN - DAY
6h 36m
$164–1,104
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
11h 50m
$81–158
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)plane ORD - DAY
6h 51m
$117–692

Madison to Dayton by bus and foot (Flixbus)

6Weekly Services

10h 48mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Madison to Dayton.

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Distance: 446.3 mi
Duration: 10h 48m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Madison to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Indianapolis, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Dayton (DAY) hourly.

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