There are 5 ways to get from Normal to Dayton by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
6h 52m$48–91Bus via Indianapolis
cheapest- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
7h 2m$44–79Drive 280.4 mi
- Drive from Normal to Daytoncar 280.4 mi
4h 57m$52–74Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Dayton (DAY)plane BMI - DAY
6h 32m$48–323Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)plane ORD - DAY
7h 14m$73–341
Normal to Dayton by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Dayton is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Dayton is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Normal to Dayton. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Indianapolis Union Station and Northwest Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Normal and Dayton is 286 miles. The road distance is 282 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Dayton without a car is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Normal to Dayton, including transfers.
Normal to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Normal to Dayton is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $45 - $330 and takes 6h 32m.
Normal to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Dayton is 1h ahead of Normal. It is currently 5:38 AM in Normal and 6:38 AM in Dayton.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Indianapolis Union Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Dayton (DAY) every 2 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Dayton via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Dayton via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Dayton is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Normal to Dayton.
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