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

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There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to DeKalb by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 12 bus

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus
    7h 56m
    $121–773

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    15h 5m
    $74–163

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    15h 32m
    $159–402

  4. Drive 588.8 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to DeKalbcar car 588.8 mi
    10h 13m
    $108–156

  5. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 14m
    $81–453

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

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 45m
    $136–717

  7. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    5. Drive from O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures to DeKalbcar car
    24h 4m
    $142–271

Buffalo to DeKalb by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Buffalo to Dekalb via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 15h 32m.

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