What is the cheapest way to get from Gainesville to DeKalb?

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to DeKalb is to bus which costs $140 - $330 and takes 25h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gainesville to DeKalb?

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to DeKalb is to drive and fly and taxi which takes 6h 5m and costs $220 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Gainesville and DeKalb?

No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at Dekalb via Atlanta Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 40m.

How far is it from Gainesville to DeKalb?

The distance between Gainesville and DeKalb is 1182 miles. The road distance is 1051.6 miles.

How do I travel from Gainesville to DeKalb without a car?

The best way to get from Gainesville to DeKalb without a car is to bus which takes 25h 40m and costs $140 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Gainesville to DeKalb?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Gainesville to DeKalb, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gainesville to DeKalb bus from?

Gainesville to DeKalb bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Gainesville station.

Where does the Gainesville to DeKalb bus arrive?

Gainesville to DeKalb bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Gainesville and DeKalb?

DeKalb is 1h behind Gainesville. It is currently 4:09 PM in Gainesville and 3:09 PM in DeKalb.

Can I drive from Gainesville to DeKalb?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to DeKalb is 1052 miles. It takes approximately 19h 1m to drive from Gainesville to DeKalb.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gainesville to DeKalb?

Book your Gainesville to DeKalb bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near DeKalb?

There are eight+ hotels available in DeKalb.

Gainesville to DeKalb - 11 ways to travel via train, car, plane, taxi, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Gainesville to DeKalb by car, plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Chicago Rockford International Airport, taxi
best
1. Drive from Gainesville to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)plane SFB - RFD
3. Take the taxi from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to DeKalbtaxi
6h 5m
$225–629
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GNV - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
10h 23m
$90–452
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus
25h 40m
$149–323
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
42h 30m
$450–987
Drive 1,045.5 mi
1. Drive from Gainesville to DeKalbcar 1,045.5 mi
19h 1m
$191–276
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane GNV - MDW
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
10h 6m
$106–522
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane JAX - MDW
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
10h 57m
$139–689
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JAX - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
11h 17m
$119–639
Bus to Orlando, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Orlando RedCoach Stationbus
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCO - MDW
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
10h 49m
$127–507
Bus, train via Atlanta
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
26h 9m
$196–405
Bus, train via Atlanta #2
1. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
29h 38m
$172–360

Gainesville to DeKalb by bus

14Weekly Buses

25h 40mAverage Duration

$149Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gainesville to DeKalb.

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Distance: 1,174.8 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Gainesville to Dekalb via Atlanta Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 40m.

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