There are 4 ways to get from DeKalb to Dyer by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the bus from Chicago to Gary, INbus Chicago / ...
3h 30m$65–90Drive 82.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from DeKalb to Dyercar 82.5 mi
1h 41m$16–22Train
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dyer Stationtrain Cardinal
4h 41m$24–47Train via Hammond Gateway
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Millennium Station to Hammond Gatewaytrain Ssl
5h 2m$32–47
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Dyer is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Dyer is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to Dyer. However, there are services departing from Dekalb and arriving at Gary, IN via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from DeKalb to Dyer station. However, there are services departing from Elburn and arriving at Dyer Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between DeKalb and Dyer is 115 miles. The road distance is 83 miles.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Dyer without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from DeKalb to Dyer, including transfers.
DeKalb to Dyer bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dekalb station.
DeKalb to Dyer train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elburn station.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Dyer is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $60 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $24 - $50 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Dyer, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Dekalb to Dyer via Chicago and Gary, IN in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Dyer via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Dyer Station in around 4h 41m.
- 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
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
- $10–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
DeKalb to Dyer bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
DeKalb to Dyer train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Dyer is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from DeKalb to Dyer.
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