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

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

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Dallas

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    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane MDW - DAL
    7h 15m
    $110–527

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus bus Chicago
    22h 7m
    $223–238

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain train Texas Eagle
    25h 35m
    $510–869

  4. Drive  906.7 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Dallascar car 906.7 mi
    14h 57m
    $166–239

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane ORD - DFW
    8h 40m
    $122–414

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane MDW - DFW
    8h 34m
    $172–574

  7. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Dallas

    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 Dallas (DAL)plane plane MKE - DAL
    9h 35m
    $172–714

DeKalb to Dallas by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 874.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Dallas, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from Dekalb to Commerce @ Griffin - E - Mb via Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago, Dallas Jefferson, and Jefferson @ Marsalis - E - Ns in around 22h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Dallas via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 25h 35m.

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