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There are 8 ways to get from DeKalb to Atlanta by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)planeMDW - ATL
    6h 42m
    $68–363

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus StationbusFlixBus 2512 / ...
    16h 55m
    $96–271

  3. Drive 715.8 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Atlantacar715.8 mi
    13h 20m
    $131–189

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

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)planeORD - ATL
    6h 51m
    $98–303

  5. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Moline Center Stationbus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)planeMLI - ATL
    6h 52m
    $90–384

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

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)planeMKE - ATL
    9h 3m
    $140–688

  7. Train, bus via Carbondale

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    18h 13m
    $98–265

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrainUp-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus StationbusGreyhound US0100
    19h 34m
    $78–225

DeKalb to Atlanta by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration16h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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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 16h 55m.

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