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How to get fromDeKalb to Michiganby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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, Amtrak), 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 Union Station to Dearbornbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 17m
    $97–140

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

    cheapest
    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 Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    6h 31m
    $46–293

  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 27m
    $84–199

  4. Drive 338.7 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Detroitcar car 338.7 mi
    5h 50m
    $62–90

  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
    6h 2m
    $74–331

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    9h 58m
    $50–99

  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 31m
    $140–483

  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 36m
    $68–445

  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 18m
    $82–575

DeKalb to Michigan by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 353.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Dekalb to Larned & Woodward via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 8h 17m. 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 27m.

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