There are 4 ways to get from DeKalb to Indiana by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0155S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to IndianapolisFlixBus N2640 / ...
6h 20m$56–151Train
cheapest- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCUp-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to IndianapolisCardinal
8h 31m$34–90Drive 232.3 mi
- Drive from DeKalb to Indianapolis232.3 mi
4h 14m$43–62Train, bus
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station
9h 28m$40–105
DeKalb to Indiana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Indiana is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Indiana is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Dekalb and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between DeKalb and Indiana is 255 miles. The road distance is 233.7 miles.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Indiana without a car is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $55 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from DeKalb to Indiana, including transfers.
DeKalb to Indiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dekalb station.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Indiana is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $55 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $90 and takes 8h 31m.
DeKalb to Indiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Indiana is 1h ahead of DeKalb. It is currently 1:56 PM in DeKalb and 2:56 PM in Indiana.
What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Indiana, USA?
You can take a bus from Dekalb to Indianapolis via Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Indianapolis via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 31m.
- 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 Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- 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
- $20–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Indiana is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from DeKalb to Indiana.
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