There are 5 ways to get from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DAY - ORD
2h 40m$112–475Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to ChicagoColumbus-Chicago
8h 45m$51–117Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union StationGreyhound US0421 / ...
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union StationCardinal
8h 11m$107–156Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to IndianapolisFlixBus 2511
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2512 / ...
8h 30m$72–177Drive 297.2 mi
- Drive from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago297.2 mi
5h 12m$55–79
Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $110 - $480.
The distance between Wright-Patterson AFB and Chicago is 278 miles. The road distance is 299 miles.
The best way to get from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 11m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago, including transfers.
The best way to get from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $110 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $70 - $180 and takes 8h 30m.
Chicago is 1h behind Wright-Patterson AFB. It is currently 7:52 PM in Wright-Patterson AFB and 6:52 PM in Chicago.
Yes, the driving distance between Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Wright-Patterson AFB to Chicago.
There are 1240+ hotels available 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) 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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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- 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 Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $14–85
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $35–90
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–75
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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