There are 5 ways to get from DeKalb to Fargo by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hector International Airport (FAR)ORD - FAR
6h 40m$198–1,135Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
16h 15m$89–267Train
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCUp-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak StationEmpire Builder
16h 45m$114–265Drive 592.1 mi
- Drive from DeKalb to Fargo592.1 mi
9h 49m$109–157Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Dekalb to Moline Center Station
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Hector International Airport (FAR)MLI - FAR
8h 59m$264–1,276
DeKalb to Fargo by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Fargo is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 49m.
The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Fargo is to train and fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $190 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to Fargo. However, there are services departing from Dekalb and arriving at Fargo via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.
The distance between DeKalb and Fargo is 644 miles. The road distance is 595.6 miles.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Fargo without a car is to bus which takes 16h 15m and costs $85 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from DeKalb to Fargo, including transfers.
DeKalb to Fargo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dekalb station.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Fargo is to bus which takes 16h 15m and costs $85 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $270 and takes 16h 45m.
DeKalb to Fargo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Fargo is 596 miles. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from DeKalb to Fargo.
What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?
You can take a bus from Dekalb to Fargo via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis in around 16h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Fargo Amtrak Station via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, and Chicago Union Station in around 16h 45m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Hector International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dekalb to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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