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

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There are 10 ways to get from Baltimore to DeKalb by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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

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    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBWI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 13m
    $78–282

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to DekalbbusGreyhound US0155S
    21h 15m
    $98–185

  3. Train via Washington

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    23h 15m
    $118–805

  4. Drive 747.8 mi

    1. Drive from Baltimore to DeKalbcar747.8 mi
    12h 54m
    $137–198

  5. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBWI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 8m
    $78–432

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeDCA - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 39m
    $172–1,531

  7. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDCA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 52m
    $122–1,231

  8. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeIAD - ORD
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    9h 34m
    $190–976

  9. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeBWI - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    10h 18m
    $121–587

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union StationtrainCardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburntrainUp-W
    29h 4m
    $148–595

Baltimore to DeKalb by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration21h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 21h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 23h 15m.

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