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Compare all timetables for the bus from Dayton, OH to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Dayton, OH to Chicago from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today
$41
tomorrow
Tuesday
$26
Wednesday
$36
Thursday
$38
Friday
$33
Saturday
$42

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 20m 10:55 AM Dayton, OH Old Troy Pike 4:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $41
FlixBus 5h 50m 11:25 AM Dayton, OH Northwest Hub Transit Center 4:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $44
FlixBus 8h 40m 10:55 AM Dayton, OH Old Troy Pike 6:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $44
Greyhound US 7h 25m 7:45 AM Dayton, OH Northwest Hub Transit Center 2:10 PM Chicago Union Station  Economy $57
Greyhound US 7h 50m 7:45 AM Dayton, OH Northwest Hub Transit Center 2:35 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $57
  • Did you know that if you travel from Dayton, OH to Chicago via Lafayette, IN, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 35m
      0
      12:35 AM
      Dayton, OH
      Old Troy Pike
      4:25 AM
      Lafayette, IN
      Next to CityBus Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 40m
      0
      4:30 AM
      Lafayette, IN
      Next to CityBus Center
      6:10 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 5m 12:35 AM Dayton, OH Old Troy Pike 5:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $26
FlixBus 6h 35m 12:35 AM Dayton, OH Old Troy Pike 6:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $27

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 5m 12:35 AM Dayton, OH Old Troy Pike 5:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $36
FlixBus 6h 35m 12:35 AM Dayton, OH Old Troy Pike 6:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $36
FlixBus 6h 20m 10:55 AM Dayton, OH Old Troy Pike 4:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $41
Greyhound US 7h 25m 7:45 AM Dayton, OH Northwest Hub Transit Center 2:10 PM Chicago Union Station  Economy $49
Greyhound US 7h 50m 7:45 AM Dayton, OH Northwest Hub Transit Center 2:35 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $49

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 5m 12:35 AM Dayton, OH Old Troy Pike 5:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $38
FlixBus 6h 35m 12:35 AM Dayton, OH Old Troy Pike 6:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $39
FlixBus 6h 20m 10:55 AM Dayton, OH Old Troy Pike 4:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $39
Greyhound US 6h 55m 7:45 AM Dayton, OH Northwest Hub Transit Center 1:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $49
Greyhound US 7h 25m 7:45 AM Dayton, OH Northwest Hub Transit Center 2:10 PM Chicago Union Station  Economy $51

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 35m 12:35 AM Dayton, OH Old Troy Pike 6:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $33
FlixBus 6h 5m 12:35 AM Dayton, OH Old Troy Pike 5:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $34
FlixBus 6h 20m 10:55 AM Dayton, OH Old Troy Pike 4:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $36
Greyhound US 7h 25m 7:45 AM Dayton, OH Northwest Hub Transit Center 2:10 PM Chicago Union Station  Economy $56
Greyhound US 7h 50m 7:45 AM Dayton, OH Northwest Hub Transit Center 2:35 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $56

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 5m 12:35 AM Dayton, OH Old Troy Pike 5:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $42
FlixBus 6h 35m 12:35 AM Dayton, OH Old Troy Pike 6:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $42
FlixBus 6h 20m 10:55 AM Dayton, OH Old Troy Pike 4:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $43
Greyhound US 7h 25m 7:45 AM Dayton, OH Northwest Hub Transit Center 2:10 PM Chicago Union Station  Economy $50
Greyhound US 7h 50m 7:45 AM Dayton, OH Northwest Hub Transit Center 2:35 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $50
  • Did you know that if you travel from Dayton, OH to Chicago via Lafayette, IN, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 35m
      0
      12:35 AM
      Dayton, OH
      Old Troy Pike
      4:25 AM
      Lafayette, IN
      Next to CityBus Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 40m
      0
      4:30 AM
      Lafayette, IN
      Next to CityBus Center
      6:10 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save $7

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Dayton, OH to Chicago is $26 on 3/24/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Dayton, OH and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Dayton, OH and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Dayton, OH to Chicago. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Dayton, OH and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 45 buses from Dayton, OH to Chicago, while Night sees the fewest connections between Dayton, OH and Chicago, with 18 offers.

Facts about the bus from Dayton, OH to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 10 times every day by bus from Dayton, OH to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Dayton, OH to Chicago starting from $26!

Cheapest Bus $26
Fastest Bus 4h 50m
Earliest Bus 7:45 AM
Latest Bus 11:25 AM
Daily Bus Routes 10 Ø
Distance 232.2 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Dayton, OH to Chicago

Every day, 10 buses from 2 bus companies leave Dayton, OH for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/22
$38
Monday 03/23
Tuesday 03/24
$26
Wednesday 03/25
$36
Thursday 03/26
$38
Friday 03/27
$33
Saturday 03/28
$42
Sunday 03/29
Monday 03/30
Tuesday 03/31
$39
Wednesday 04/01
$37
Thursday 04/02
$43
Friday 04/03
Saturday 04/04
$40
Sunday 04/05
$39
Monday 04/06
$37
Tuesday 04/07
$37
Wednesday 04/08
$36
Thursday 04/09
$36
Friday 04/10
$40
Saturday 04/11
$40
Sunday 04/12
$38
Monday 04/13
$36
Tuesday 04/14
$35
Wednesday 04/15
Thursday 04/16
$36
Friday 04/17
$43
Saturday 04/18

The cheapest time to travel from Dayton, OH to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Dayton, OH to Chicago, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $26, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Dayton, OH to Chicago. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $40.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dayton, OH to Chicago, with $26. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $36.

How to save money travelling from Dayton, OH to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Dayton, OH to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Dayton, OH to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Dayton, OH to Chicago are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Dayton, OH to Chicago

These are the most booked bus companies between Dayton, OH to Chicago from our users.

FlixBus from Dayton, OH to Chicago

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Dayton, OH to Chicago:

Cheapest Price $26
Fastest Bus 4h 50m
Earliest Bus 10:55 AM
Last Bus 11:25 AM
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 3/11/2026

All bus stations and stops in Dayton, OH and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Dayton, OH and Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Dayton, OH to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Dayton, OH to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Dayton, OH to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Dayton, OH to Chicago bus

How much does a Dayton, OH Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $26 and takes 5h 5m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Dayton, OH to Chicago?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $26 and $62. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

On average, how many connections are available from Dayton, OH to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Dayton, OH to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Dayton, OH to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Dayton, OH to Chicago is offered by FlixBus and takes 4h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $44. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Dayton, OH to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Dayton, OH starts at 7:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Dayton, OH to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Dayton, OH for Chicago starts at 11:25 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Dayton, OH Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Dayton, OH to Chicago, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Dayton, OH and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Dayton, OH and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Dayton, OH to Chicago bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Dayton, OH Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Dayton, OH Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Dayton, OH to Chicago on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Dayton, OH to Chicago?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 10 daily trips between Dayton, OH and Chicago. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Dayton, OH to Chicago?

Prices and availability for 10 trips between Dayton, OH and Chicago change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Dayton, OH to Chicago

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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