IL → OH · about 229 miles
Chicago to Dayton bus schedule
Barons Bus Lines and FlixBus run 23 direct buses a week from Chicago to Dayton. The fastest takes 5 hours 40 minutes; the first bus leaves at 7:00 AM and the last at 7:15 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 23
- Fastest trip
- 5h 40m
- First bus
- 7:00 AM
- Last bus
- 7:15 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | 3:55 PM | 7h 55m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Chicago Bus Station to Dayton-Trotwood OH (DAT) | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 11:30 AM | 6:10 PM | 5h 40m | Daily except Wed | Chicago Bus Station to Dayton-Trotwood OH (DAT) | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 2:20 PM | 10:15 PM | 6h 55m | Daily | Chicago to Dayton Trotwood | Barons Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 7:15 PM | 2:30 AM +1 day | 6h 15m | Daily except Tue | Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Huber Heights | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Dayton The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Chicago
Where the bus stops in Dayton
Return trip: Dayton to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus from Chicago to Dayton?
The fastest direct bus takes 5 hours 40 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 55 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Chicago to Dayton?
The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun) and the last at 7:15 PM (Daily except Tue).
Which bus companies go from Chicago to Dayton?
Barons Bus Lines and FlixBus run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Chicago?
Buses to Dayton leave from Chicago Bus Station.