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

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There are 8 ways to get from Atlanta to DeKalb by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ATL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 35m
    $92–204

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    18h 35m
    $118–194

  3. Drive  716.3 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to DeKalbcar car 716.3 mi
    13h 34m
    $131–189

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

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ATL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 50m
    $112–404

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ATL - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Dekalbbus bus
    7h 48m
    $94–460

  6. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ATL - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 35m
    $126–688

  7. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ATL - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    10h 16m
    $534–1,186

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    20h 6m
    $122–189

Atlanta to DeKalb by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration18h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 673.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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 18h 35m.

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