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

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

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeRDU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 20m
    $86–473

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus
    27h 36m
    $122–260

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union StationtrainFloridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburntrainUp-W
    28h 57m
    $100–324

  4. Drive 835.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cary to DeKalbcar835.3 mi
    14h 44m
    $153–221

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeRDU - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 47m
    $96–383

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeGSO - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    11h 9m
    $94–440

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCLT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    11h 36m
    $130–328

Cary to DeKalb by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration27h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Cary Depot to Dekalb via Union Station - Bus Platform A, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 27h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cary to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 28h 57m.

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