There are 4 ways to get from Indiana to DeKalb by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2512 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to DekalbGreyhound US0155S
6h 10m$55–110Train
cheapest- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburnUp-W
8h 36m$42–271Drive 232.5 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to DeKalb232.5 mi
4h 16m$43–62Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
8h 17m$42–102
Indiana to DeKalb by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to DeKalb is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to DeKalb is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Indiana and DeKalb is 258 miles. The road distance is 233.8 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to DeKalb without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Indiana to DeKalb, including transfers.
Indiana to DeKalb bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indiana to DeKalb is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $280 and takes 8h 36m.
Indiana to DeKalb bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
DeKalb is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 10:41 PM in Indiana and 9:41 PM in DeKalb.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 8h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $24–45
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to DeKalb is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Indiana to DeKalb.
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