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

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There are 6 ways to get from DeKalb to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, plane, or subway

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    6h 20m
    $53–95

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    8h 31m
    $36–81

  3. Drive 232.3 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Indianapoliscar car 232.3 mi
    4h 17m
    $43–62

  4. Line 12 bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus bus
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    6h 49m
    $110–403

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    9h 28m
    $44–106

  6. Line 12 bus, train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus bus
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    6h 44m
    $66–423

DeKalb to Indianapolis by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, 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.

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