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

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There are 5 ways to get from East Lansing 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 East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    8h 41m
    $41–110

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    10h 26m
    $56–106

  3. Drive 276.9 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to DeKalbcar car 276.9 mi
    4h 50m
    $51–73

  4. Fly from Capital Region International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    5h 58m
    $75–405

  5. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Flint, MIbus 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 1m
    $83–311

East Lansing to DeKalb by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from WBD Michigan past Delta St to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing, MI to Dekalb via Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI, BTC - Fourth Ave Stop 4, Amtrak Station, Ann Arbor, and Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 26m.

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