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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDAY - ORD
    2h 40m
    $112–475
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to ChicagobusColumbus-Chicago
    8h 45m
    $51–117
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union StationbusGreyhound US0421 / ...
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union StationtrainCardinal
    8h 11m
    $107–156
  4. Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to IndianapolisbusFlixBus 2511
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus 2512 / ...
    8h 30m
    $72–177
  5. Drive 297.2 mi

    1. Drive from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicagocar297.2 mi
    5h 12m
    $55–79

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

Calendar88Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest 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) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago Bus Station via Harshman Rd @ Brandt Pike, Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Indianapolis in around 8h 30m.

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