There are 4 ways to get from Dyer to DeKalb by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus Greyhound US0155S
3h 40m$67–87Drive 82.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dyer to DeKalbcar 82.1 mi
1h 43m$15–22Train via Hammond Gateway
- Take the train from Hammond Gateway to Millennium Stationtrain Lakeshore
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
5h 2m$34–47Train
- Take the train from Dyer Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
5h 30m$34–53
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dyer to DeKalb is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Dyer to DeKalb is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Dyer station to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Dyer station to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Munster Dyer Station and arriving at Elburn via Hammond Gateway and Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Dyer and DeKalb is 115 miles. The road distance is 82.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dyer to DeKalb without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $65 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Dyer to DeKalb, including transfers.
Dyer to DeKalb bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Dyer to DeKalb train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Hammond Gateway station.
The best way to get from Dyer to DeKalb is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $65 - $90. Alternatively, you can train via Hammond Gateway, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Dyer, IN, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Dyer to Dekalb via Gary Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dyer to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490 via Munster Dyer Station, Hammond Gateway, Millennium Station, Randolph & Stetson, Madison & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Hammond Gateway to Millennium Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–8
Train from Hammond Gateway to Millennium Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dyer Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Dyer to DeKalb bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Dyer to DeKalb train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Millennium Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dyer to DeKalb is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Dyer to DeKalb.
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