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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

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeAUS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 30m
    $116–622

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeAUS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 42m
    $96–382

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus
    25h 51m
    $227–395

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union StationtrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburntrainUp-W
    31h 56m
    $170–330

  5. Drive 1,100.6 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to DeKalbcar1,100.6 mi
    17h 56m
    $201–291

  6. 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)planeAUS - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    10h 51m
    $349–617

  7. 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
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSAT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    10h 42m
    $129–676

  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
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSAT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    10h 54m
    $129–396

Austin to DeKalb by bus and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$227Cheapest 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, Jackson-Blue, Clinton-Blue, and Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin 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 31h 56m.

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