Chicago to Dayton flights
Dayton lies 373 km (231 mi) south-east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 14 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Chicago | Dayton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 135,512 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 237 m (778 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | MDW, 11 km out | CVG, 89 km out |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 45401–45490 |
Clocks in Dayton are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 1 h 14 min journey lands 2 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chicago
Chicago is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,522 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 25 km), Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY, 33 km), Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 71 km).
Arriving in Dayton
Dayton is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), 89 km (55 mi) from the centre, whose 12,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY, 16 km), Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport | CVG | 89 km (55 mi) | 12,001 ft | 896 ft |
| James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (regional) | DAY | 16 km (10 mi) | 10,901 ft | 1,009 ft |
| Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (regional) | LUK | 76 km (47 mi) | 6,101 ft | 483 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Dayton from Chicago?
373 km (231 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Chicago.
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Dayton by air?
About 1 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Dayton?
Dayton is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Chicago to Dayton flights?
Typically Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG); Dayton also has DAY, LUK.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.