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

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There are 11 ways to get from Houston to DeKalb by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeIAH - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 50m
    $64–294

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to 593 S Lamar St Dallasbus
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to Chicagobus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus
    26h 43m
    $190–414

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
    2. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    28h 43m

  4. Drive 1,050 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to DeKalbcar1,050 mi
    18h 48m
    $192–277

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

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeHOU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 46m
    $149–723

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeHOU - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    10h 46m
    $109–573

  7. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeIAH - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    9h 1m
    $79–394

  8. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeIAH - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    11h 10m
    $223–534

  9. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austinbus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeAUS - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    11h 41m
    $232–717

  10. Bus, train via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicagobus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    29h 35m
    $169–315

  11. Train

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    33h 36m
    $214–698

Houston to DeKalb by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to Dekalb via 593 S Lamar St Dallas, Lamar @ Ceremonial - N - Ns, Ih 30 @ St Francis - E - Mb, Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30, Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, and Chicago Bus Station in around 26h 43m. 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, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 33h 36m.

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