There are 4 ways to get from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, 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
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DAY - ORD
2h 34m$85–308Drive 298.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicagocar 298.4 mi
5h 22m$55–79Bus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicagobus Columbus-Chicago / ...
7h 8m$86–124Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
8h 13m$107–200
Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $85 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Wright-Patterson AFB station to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and arriving at Chicago via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Wright-Patterson AFB and Chicago is 279 miles. The road distance is 300.1 miles.
The best way to get from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago, including transfers.
Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $85 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 8m.
Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Chicago is 1h behind Wright-Patterson AFB. It is currently 6:34 PM in Wright-Patterson AFB and 5:34 PM in Chicago.
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 4 hours. Alternatively, Barons Bus operates a bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago twice daily. Tickets cost $29–75 and the journey takes 6h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–75
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Yes, the driving distance between Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago.
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