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How to get fromDeKalb to Edwardsvilleby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from DeKalb to Edwardsville by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrainUp-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton StationtrainTexas Eagle / ...
    8h 18m
    $66–250

  2. Drive 256.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from DeKalb to Edwardsvillecar256.7 mi
    4h 11m
    $47–68

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    9h 11m
    $106–211

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeORD - STL
    3. Take the taxi from St-Louis-Airport-STL to Edwardsvilletaxi
    6h 32m
    $246–605

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeMDW - STL
    3. Take the taxi from St-Louis-Airport-STL to Edwardsvilletaxi
    6h 20m
    $150–655

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Edwardsville, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Edwardsville via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Chicago Union Station, and Alton Station in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dekalb to Edwardsville via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 9h 11m.

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