Bus Tickets from Chicago to Dayton

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TodayJul 31
from $49
TomorrowAug 1
from $62
SatAug 2
from $53
SunAug 3
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MonAug 4
from $51
TueAug 5
from $47
WedAug 6
from $45
ThuAug 7
from $47

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Dayton
    Destination location: Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Dayton
    Destination location: Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Dayton
    Destination location: Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Dayton
    Destination location: 7581 Old Troy Pike, Huber Hights
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Dayton
    Destination location: Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Chicago to Dayton: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$54
Average bus trip duration7h
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure5:45am
Distance226 miles (364 km)
Latest bus departure10:30pm

Chicago to Dayton Bus

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

Best price found
07/29
$44
07/30
$43
Today
$38
08/01
$54
08/02
$45
08/03
$46
08/04
$44
08/05
$39
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Dayton was searched and found on Jul 31, 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 Chicago to Dayton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $38 to $124 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 $39 which is on 2025-08-05.

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.

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Bus Travel Tips

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

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Chicago to Dayton, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Chicago to Dayton.

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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.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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