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How to get fromBoston to DeKalbBy plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 23m
    $195–524

  2. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 10m
    $94–454

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    25h 15m
    $144–280

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    26h 16m
    $290–622

  5. Drive 1,036.9 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to DeKalbcar car 1,036.9 mi
    18h 2m
    $190–274

  6. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MHT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 5m
    $117–636

  7. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MHT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 31m
    $107–506

  8. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PVD - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 37m
    $99–467

  9. Fly Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BOS - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 37m
    $176–808

  10. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane BOS - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    10h 35m
    $139–606

Boston to DeKalb by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration25h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Boston to Dekalb via Newark Penn Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 26h 16m.

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