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How to get fromDearborn to DeKalbby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train or bus

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union StationtrainWolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburntrainUp-W
    9h 33m
    $46–147

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to DekalbbusGreyhound US0155S
    10h 12m
    $52–114

  3. Drive 329 mi

    1. Drive from Dearborn to DeKalbcar329 mi
    5h 43m
    $60–87

  4. Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeDTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus
    7h 19m
    $53–342

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to ChicagobusFlixBus 2552
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburntrainUp-W
    13h 1m
    $48–116

  6. Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus
    7h 37m
    $118–362

  7. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Dearborn to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLAN - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    7h 28m
    $67–373

Dearborn to DeKalb by bus, train, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dearborn, MI, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Michigan + Schaefer to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Dearborn Transit Center, Dearborn, Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 9h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Michigan & Bingham to Dekalb via Lafayette & Sixth, Detroit Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 12m.

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