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How to get fromDeKalb to Maltaby train, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from DeKalb to Malta by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane ORD - MLA
    17h 24m
    €389–895

  2. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane MLI - MLA
    20h 13m
    €347–953

  3. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane MKE - MLA
    21h 44m
    €485–1,605

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane MDW - MLA
    19h 47m
    €459–1,345

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Malta International Airport (MLA) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration12h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,450 km
  • Duration: 17h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from DeKalb to Malta. However, you can take the line 12 bus to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, walk to Elburn, take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Clark/Lake, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Malta International Airport (MLA), then take the taxi to Qormi. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Moline Center Station, walk to Centre Station, take the line 20 bus to QC Airport Shelter, walk to Quad City International Airport (MLI) airport, fly to Malta International Airport (MLA), then take the taxi to Qormi.

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