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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    6h 10m
    $54–98

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    8h 36m
    $41–273

  3. Drive 232.5 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to DeKalbcar car 232.5 mi
    4h 17m
    $43–62

  4. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus
    7h 35m
    $109–404

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 17m
    $43–104

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus
    7h 16m
    $59–384

Indianapolis to DeKalb by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, 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.

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