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How to get fromSpringfield to Daytonby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    10h 23m
    $62–128

  2. Train, bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Chicago
    12h 1m
    $51–168

  3. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 3m
    $67–228

  4. Drive 313.6 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Daytoncar car 313.6 mi
    5h 24m
    $58–83

  5. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane SPI - DAY
    7h 5m
    $146–919

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 13m
    $61–206

  7. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane DEC - DAY
    6h
    $249–990

Springfield to Dayton by bus and foot

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration10h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via St Louis Bus Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 10h 23m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Dayton (DAY) 3 times a day.

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