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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 Midway International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MDW - AUS
    7h 36m
    $190–923

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane ORD - AUS
    7h 52m
    $150–483

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus bus Chicago
    25h 42m
    $185–355

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    32h 34m
    $400–819

  5. Drive 1,102 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Austincar car 1,102 mi
    18h 1m
    $202–291

  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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MKE - AUS
    9h 56m
    $260–1,190

DeKalb to Austin by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,054.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

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 42m. 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.

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