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

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There are 8 ways to get from Elmhurst to DeKalb by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLGA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    7h 1m
    $61–270

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to DekalbbusGreyhound US0155S
    24h 35m
    $114–242

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburntrainUp-W
    24h 47m
    $137–568

  4. Drive 852.4 mi

    1. Drive from Elmhurst to DeKalbcar852.4 mi
    14h 27m
    $156–225

  5. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLGA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    6h 55m
    $83–416

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeEWR - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 44m
    $94–304

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeJFK - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 46m
    $768–1,132

  8. Fly Laguardia Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeLGA - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    9h 21m
    $183–620

Elmhurst to DeKalb by bus and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration24h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Elmhurst, Queens County, NY, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Woodhaven Blvd/Alderton St to Dekalb via W 34 St/5 Av, New York Midtown, and Chicago Bus Station in around 24h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Grand Av-Newtown to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490 via 34 St-Herald Sq, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 24h 47m.

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