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How to get fromAthens to DeKalbby plane, train or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Athens to DeKalb by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeATH - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    18h 43m
    $336–780

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planeATH - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Dekalbbus
    22h 28m
    $331–1,176

  3. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to South Bend (SBN)planeATH - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    23h 35m
    $410–1,443

  4. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeATH - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    23h 33m
    $590–2,250

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeATH - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    21h 37m
    $346–1,230

  6. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeATH - MSN
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    26h 56m
    $539–1,969

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration14h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and DeKalb, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Athens to DeKalb. However, you can take the subway to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Clark/Lake, walk to Chicago OTC, take the train to Elburn, walk to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, then take the line 12 bus to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), walk to QC Airport Shelter, take the line 20 bus to Centre Station, walk to Moline Center Station, then take the bus to Dekalb.

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