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Trip Overview

The average bus between Gainesville and DeKalb takes 31h and the fastest bus takes 29h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gainesville to DeKalb. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

31h
Duration
1,119 mi
Distance
$230
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Gainesville to DeKalb bus times

Buses run twice daily between Gainesville and DeKalb. The earliest departure is at 3:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Gainesville is at 5:05 PM which arrives into DeKalb at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Atlanta Bus Station and take an average of 31h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAGreyhound USA29h 35m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAGreyhound USA29h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAGreyhound USA29h 35m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAGreyhound USA29h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAGreyhound USA29h 35m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAGreyhound USA29h 20m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA39h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAGreyhound USA29h 20m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA39h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAGreyhound USA29h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAGreyhound USA29h 35m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAGreyhound USA29h 20m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gainesville to DeKalb? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Gainesville to DeKalb.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,118.7 mi
  • Duration: 31h

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Gainesville to Dekalb via Atlanta Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 40m.

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