There are 8 ways to get from Dallas to DeKalb by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
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Fly Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DAL - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
8h 7m$90–437Train
- Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
25h 48m$271–590Bus
- Take the bus from Dallas to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus
26h 26m$246–277Drive 905.3 mi
- Drive from Dallas to DeKalbcar 905.3 mi
15h 2m$166–239Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane DFW - MLI
- Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Dekalbbus
8h 58m$90–411Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, line 12 bus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DFW - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
- Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus
9h 21m$162–484Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 12 bus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DFW - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
- Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus
9h 11m$112–394Fly Dallas to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DAL - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
10h 42m$160–689
Dallas to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dallas to DeKalb is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Dallas to DeKalb is to fly and train which takes 8h 7m and costs $90 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Dallas to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Cbd East Tc and arriving at Dekalb via Dallas, Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Dallas to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Dallas and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 48m.
The distance between Dallas and DeKalb is 879 miles. The road distance is 910.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dallas to DeKalb without a car is to train which takes 25h 48m and costs $270 - $600.
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Dallas to DeKalb, including transfers.
Dallas to DeKalb bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Dallas station.
Dallas to DeKalb train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Dallas to DeKalb is to train which takes 25h 48m and costs $270 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $280 and takes 26h 26m.
What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Dallas to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 25h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cbd East Tc to Dekalb via Ih 30 @ St Francis - E - Mb, Dallas, Water & Chicago - Circle K, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 26h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Dallas to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Dallas to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Dallas to General Mitchell International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Dallas to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Dallas to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Dallas to Water & Chicago - Circle K
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–235
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $220–235
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More Questions & Answers
Dallas to DeKalb bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Water & Chicago - Circle K station.
Dallas to DeKalb train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to DeKalb is 911 miles. It takes approximately 15h 2m to drive from Dallas to DeKalb.
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