Bus Tickets from Dayton, OH to Chicago, IL

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Dayton
    Departure location: 7581 Old Troy Pike, Huber Hights
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Dayton
    Departure location: Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Dayton
    Departure location: Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Dayton
    Departure location: Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Dayton
    Departure location: Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Dayton to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$58
Average bus trip duration7h 5m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure1:00am
Distance230 miles (370 km)
Latest bus departure6:50pm

Dayton to Chicago Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
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04/24
$40
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04/26
$46
04/27
$42
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04/30
$38
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dayton to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $38

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dayton to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $38 to $74 for a bus ticket from Dayton to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-04-30.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc. will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Dayton to Chicago.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Dayton to Chicago, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Dayton to Chicago.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Dayton to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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