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

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There are 6 ways to get from Houston to DeKalb by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  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 24m
    $140–672

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

    cheapest
    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
    $82–435

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    26h 30m
    $189–371

  4. 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
    29h
    $313–667

  5. Drive 1,050.7 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to DeKalbcar car 1,050.7 mi
    18h 50m
    $192–277

  6. 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 40m
    $374–843

Houston to DeKalb by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Dekalb via Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum, Gaston @ Good Latimer - N - Ns, Samuell @ Cinnabar - E - Ns, Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30, Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, and Chicago Bus Station in around 26h 30m. 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 40m.

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