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

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There are 11 ways to get from Dallas to DeKalb by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeDAL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 8m
    $92–446

  2. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDFW - 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
    9h 7m
    $69–383

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to ChicagobusQuerétaro
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to DekalbbusGreyhound US0155S
    23h 7m
    $172–331

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union StationtrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburntrainUp-W
    25h 42m
    $139–541

  5. Drive 905.3 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to DeKalbcar905.3 mi
    14h 54m
    $166–239

  6. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planeDFW - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Dekalbbus
    8h 50m
    $94–399

  7. Fly Dallas to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDAL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 24m
    $72–346

  8. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeDFW - 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
    9h 5m
    $74–403

  9. Fly Dallas to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeDAL - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    10h 23m
    $186–946

  10. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeDFW - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    11h 8m
    $213–633

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    26h 47m
    $139–361

Dallas to DeKalb by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Houston @ Main - S - Ns to Dekalb via Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas Jefferson, Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, and Chicago Bus Station in around 23h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dallas 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 25h 42m.

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