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How to get fromDeKalb to Detroitby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, subway or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus StationbusGreyhound US0160
    8h 35m
    $56–161
  2. Line 12 bus, train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
    4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)planeMDW - DTW
    7h 1m
    $52–332
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrainUp-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroittrainWolverine
    8h 57m
    $54–165
  4. Drive 338.7 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Detroitcar338.7 mi
    5h 46m
    $62–90
  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrainUp-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus StationbusFlixBus 2552
    11h 47m
    $60–180
  6. Line 12 bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)planeORD - DTW
    7h 27m
    $118–342
  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)planeORD - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
    8h 31m
    $52–304
  8. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit

    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 Detroit (DTW)planeMKE - DTW
    9h 17m
    $270–627

DeKalb to Detroit by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Dekalb to Detroit Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Detroit via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 57m.

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