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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 7 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

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    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DAL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 8m
    $100–477

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 24m
    $70–327

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    23h 6m
    $171–317

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    25h 48m
    $131–233

  5. Drive 905.3 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to DeKalbcar car 905.3 mi
    15h 1m
    $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)plane plane DFW - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Dekalbbus bus
    8h 48m
    $94–409

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

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DFW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus
    9h 6m
    $77–294

Dallas to DeKalb by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 6m. Alternatively, 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.

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