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

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There are 9 ways to get from DeKalb to Michigan by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, or subway

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus StationbusGreyhound US0160
    8h 35m
    $56–161

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
    4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)planeMDW - DTW
    6h 45m
    $52–332

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrainUp-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroittrainWolverine
    9h 28m
    $54–165

  4. Drive 338.7 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Detroitcar338.7 mi
    5h 46m
    $62–90

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)planeORD - FNT
    5h 57m
    $70–320

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrainUp-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus StationbusFlixBus 2552
    11h 47m
    $60–180

  7. Line 12 bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)planeORD - LAN
    6h 34m
    $58–372

  8. Line 12 bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus

    1. Take the bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)planeORD - GRR
    4. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus
    7h 33m
    $74–504

  9. Line 12 bus, train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus

    1. Take the bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
    4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)planeMDW - GRR
    5. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus
    7h 25m
    $90–624

DeKalb to Michigan by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Dekalb to Detroit Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Campus Martius - Southbound via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 9h 28m.

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