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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBUF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    7h 45m
    $103–622

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus
    14h 40m
    $71–154

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburntrainUp-W
    15h 26m
    $93–277

  4. Drive 588.8 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to DeKalbcar588.8 mi
    10h 8m
    $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)planeBUF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 1m
    $78–432

  6. Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NYbus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeROC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    9h 56m
    $160–615

  7. Shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeYYZ - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    11h 29m
    $258–582

Buffalo to DeKalb by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest 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 14h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 15h 26m.

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