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How to get fromDeKalb to Austinby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 6 ways to get from DeKalb to Austin by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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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
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeORD - AUS
    8h 15m
    $102–392

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - AustinbusChicago
    25h 40m
    $193–387

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrainUp-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to AustintrainTexas Eagle
    32h 20m
    $174–715

  4. Drive 1,102 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Austincar1,102 mi
    17h 53m
    $202–291

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeMDW - AUS
    8h 8m
    $116–572

  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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeMKE - AUS
    10h 32m
    $248–622

DeKalb to Austin by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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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, and Chicago Union Station in around 32h 20m.

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