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

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There are 7 ways to get from DeKalb to Raleigh by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

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    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ORD - RDU
    8h 10m
    $94–384

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 14m
    $125–235

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    27h 34m
    $150–329

  4. Drive 842.4 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Raleighcar car 842.4 mi
    15h 3m
    $154–223

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MDW - RDU
    7h 59m
    $98–574

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Wilmington International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane ORD - ILM
    3. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 35m
    $168–469

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane ORD - GSO
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    11h 35m
    $116–526

DeKalb to Raleigh by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration25h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Dekalb to GoRaleigh Station via Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 25h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Raleigh Union Station via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 27h 34m.

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