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How to get fromAtlanta to DeKalbby plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Atlanta to DeKalb by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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

    best
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeATL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    7h 47m
    $94–282

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeATL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    7h 41m
    $68–372

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus 2512 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to DekalbbusGreyhound US0155S
    17h
    $104–275

  4. Drive 717.5 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to DeKalbcar717.5 mi
    13h 23m
    $131–190

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planeATL - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Dekalbbus
    7h 47m
    $88–388

  6. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to South Bend (SBN)planeATL - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    9h 54m
    $98–456

  7. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeATL - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    9h 53m
    $142–742

  8. Bus, train via Carbondale

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    18h 31m
    $97–231

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train StationbusGreyhound US0100
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburntrainUp-W
    19h 33m
    $90–242

Atlanta to DeKalb by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration17hAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 17h.

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