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How to get fromAustin to DeKalbby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car or bus

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

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AUS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 20m
    $120–623

  2. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AUS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 36m
    $90–403

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    26h 15m
    $228–389

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    32h 2m
    $166–306

  5. Drive 1,100.8 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to DeKalbcar car 1,100.8 mi
    18h 4m
    $201–291

  6. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    10h 43m
    $133–706

  7. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane AUS - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    10h 58m
    $225–1,141

  8. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    10h 58m
    $183–476

Austin to DeKalb by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$228Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin to Dekalb via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Dearborn & Jackson, Adams & Wabash, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 26h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 32h 2m.

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