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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 Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    8h 45m
    $57–98

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    6h 33m
    $40–273

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    9h 28m
    $160–259

  4. Drive  338.7 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Detroitcar car 338.7 mi
    5h 50m
    $58–84

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

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    5h 57m
    $74–311

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 29m

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

    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 Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    6h 46m
    $96–623

  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 bus
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ORD - GRR
    4. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus bus
    7h 35m
    $42–265

  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 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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MDW - GRR
    5. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus bus
    7h 24m
    $62–415

DeKalb to Michigan by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

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 45m. 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, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 9h 28m.

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