There are 8 ways to get from DeKalb to Austin by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane MDW - AUS
7h 57m$160–773Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane ORD - AUS
8h 20m$120–403Bus
- Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus Chicago
25h 40m$260–280Train
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain Texas Eagle
32h 34m$340–769Drive 1,102 mi
- Drive from DeKalb to Austincar 1,102 mi
18h 1m$202–291Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane MKE - AUS
10h 16m$206–940Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane MDW - SAT
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
10h 18m$182–844Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane ORD - SAT
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
10h 34m$192–594
DeKalb to Austin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Austin is to train and fly which costs $120 - $410 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Austin is to train and fly which takes 7h 57m and costs $160 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to Austin station. However, there are services departing from Dekalb and arriving at Republic Square Station via Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago, 700 Ben White and South Congress Station Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from DeKalb to Austin. However, there are services departing from Elburn and arriving at Austin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 34m.
The distance between DeKalb and Austin is 1062 miles. The road distance is 1108.4 miles.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 25h 40m and costs $260 - $280.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from DeKalb to Austin, including transfers.
DeKalb to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dekalb station.
DeKalb to Austin train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elburn station.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Austin is to bus which takes 25h 40m and costs $260 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $800 and takes 32h 34m.
What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from Dekalb to Republic Square Station via Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago, Tornado Bus Co - Austin, 700 Ben White, South Congress Bay B, and South Congress Station Bay J in around 25h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Austin via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 32h 34m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Will Rogers World
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
DeKalb to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
DeKalb to Austin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Austin is 1108 miles. It takes approximately 18h 1m to drive from DeKalb to Austin.
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