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How to get fromAnn Arbor to DeKalbby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Ann Arbor to DeKalb by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to DekalbbusGreyhound US0155S
    7h 40m
    $49–94

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainWolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburntrainUp-W
    7h 54m
    $45–127

  3. Drive 298.3 mi

    1. Drive from Ann Arbor to DeKalbcar298.3 mi
    5h 5m
    $55–79

  4. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLAN - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    7h 4m
    $59–358

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeDTW - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    7h 27m
    $58–387

  6. Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDTW - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    7h 45m
    $123–387

Ann Arbor to DeKalb by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Ann Arbor to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 7h 54m.

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