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

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There are 9 ways to get from Boston to DeKalb by ferry, plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOS - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 2m
    $563–1,031

  2. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PVD - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    10h 10m
    $89–397

  3. 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
    $571–880

  4. 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
    28h 35m
    $204–310

  5. Drive  1,036.9 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to DeKalbcar car 1,036.9 mi
    18h 2m
    $178–256

  6. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOS - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 55m
    $113–581

  7. 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 9m
    $103–485

  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 41m
    $114–527

  9. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BOS - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    11h 17m
    $191–818

Boston to DeKalb by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$571Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 946.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Dekalb via Newark Penn Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 28h 35m.

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