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How to get fromDeKalb to Atlantaby train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane ORD - ATL
    6h 48m
    $72–384

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    18h 35m
    $122–218

  3. Drive  715.8 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Atlantacar car 715.8 mi
    13h 28m
    $119–171

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MDW - ATL
    6h 41m
    $102–164

  5. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MLI - ATL
    6h 51m
    $103–482

  6. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MKE - ATL
    9h 2m
    $170–711

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    19h 33m
    $140–219

DeKalb to Atlanta by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration18h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 695 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Dekalb to Atlanta Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 18h 35m.

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