Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to DeKalb

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Houston to DeKalb by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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.

  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane HOU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 15m
    $120–572

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    27h 17m
    $284–322

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus
    2. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    28h 55m
    $282–586

  4. Drive  1,050.7 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to DeKalbcar car 1,050.7 mi
    18h 46m
    $192–277

  5. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAH - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h
    $142–405

  6. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    27h 45m
    $206–330

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    33h 42m
    $344–775

Houston to DeKalb by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$284Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Houston to DeKalb.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,021.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dekalb via Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St, Houston @ Young - S - Mb, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Chicago Bus Station in around 27h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 33h 42m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There