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How to get fromWright-Patterson AFB to Chicagoby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    2h 37m
    $105–408
  2. Drive 279.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicagocar car 279.3 mi
    6h 6m
    $51–74
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    7h 56m
    $54–101
  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    8h 13m
    $118–209
  5. Bus via Portland

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Portland, INbus bus Columbus-Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Portland, IN to Chicagobus bus Columbus-Chicago
    9h 46m
    $54–131

Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Barons Bus also services this route once daily.

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