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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus 2514
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to DekalbbusGreyhound US0155S
    8h 35m
    $59–98
  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0120
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburntrainUp-W
    12h 31m
    $43–148
  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    12h 5m
    $59–163
  4. Drive 340.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to DeKalbcar340.3 mi
    6h 2m
    $63–90
  5. Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus
    7h 40m
    $58–372
  6. Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeCVG - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus
    7h 12m
    $78–522
  7. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville International Airport (SDF)car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSDF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    7h 34m
    $90–508
  8. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeIND - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    10h 6m
    $133–495
  9. Bus, line 08 bus to Dayton, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Northwest Hub to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B.bus
    3. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDAY - ORD
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    5. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus
    10h 24m
    $103–476

Cincinnati to DeKalb by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Cincinnati to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 35m.

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