What's the distance between Chicago and Dayton by coach?

The distance between Chicago and Dayton by coach is approximately 232 miles (373 km).

How can I get from Chicago to Dayton without driving?

The best way to go from Chicago to Dayton without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Chicago to Dayton from £28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to Dayton on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	19:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 50m	02:30	7581 Old Troy Pike, Huber Hights	CheapestFastest
	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	6h 15m	02:30	7581 Old Troy Pike, Huber Hights	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	9h 40m	05:20	Dayton Trotwood Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Dayton on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 40m	18:10	Dayton Trotwood Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	09:40	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 20m	18:00	Dayton Trotwood Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 20m	05:20	Dayton Trotwood Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	6h 15m	02:30	7581 Old Troy Pike, Huber Hights	No tags
	Bus	14:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	6h 5m	21:50	Dayton Trotwood Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Dayton on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	08:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	8h 45m	18:10	Dayton Trotwood Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 40m	18:10	Dayton Trotwood Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	09:40	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 20m	18:00	Dayton Trotwood Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 20m	05:20	Dayton Trotwood Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	6h 15m	02:30	7581 Old Troy Pike, Huber Hights	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Dayton on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	14:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	6h 40m	21:50	Dayton Trotwood Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	14:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	6h 5m	21:50	Dayton Trotwood Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	09:40	Downtown Greyhound Station	7h 20m	18:00	Dayton Trotwood Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	10h 20m	05:20	Dayton Trotwood Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	11h 50m	11:00	Dayton Trotwood Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 14:51 CST.

Get from Chicago to Dayton

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just £28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

7h 20mAverage duration

219 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Dayton?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Dayton

A
Greater Dayton Trotwood RTA Bus Stop
2075 Shiloh Springs Rd, Dayton, OH 45426

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87397 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £28

Greyhound Chicago Dayton recent customer reviews

It was very confusing to find where the greyhound was at union station. Just to go down the street to the greyhound station where we waited another hour.

Mia M.

4 August 2019

Great staff nice buses no complaints :)

Andra D.

6 January 2020

Great job!

Tanya M.

6 June 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Chicago to Dayton

What's the distance between Chicago and Dayton by coach?
The distance between Chicago and Dayton by coach is approximately 232 miles (373 km).
How can I get from Chicago to Dayton without driving?
The best way to go from Chicago to Dayton without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£43

25/11

£63

Today

£65

27/11

£49

28/11

£36

29/11

£56

30/11

£42

01/12

£32

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Dayton was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £32

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

You can expect to pay from £32 to £115 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Dayton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £32, which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually Greyhound 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.