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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    8h 40m
    $50–93

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    8h 48m
    $52–105

  3. Drive 339.2 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to DeKalbcar car 339.2 mi
    5h 48m
    $62–90

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

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus
    7h 37m
    $56–353

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    12h 9m
    $59–107

  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)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus
    7h 53m
    $131–373

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

    1. Drive from Detroit to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 28m
    $76–415

  8. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 37m
    $55–264

  9. Fly Detroit to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DTW - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 48m
    $70–396

Detroit to DeKalb by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 8h 48m.

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