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

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There are 9 ways to get from Ithaca to DeKalb by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ithaca, NY to Syracuse Airport, NYbus
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSYR - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    9h 37m
    $111–552

  2. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ithaca, NY to Buffalo, NYbus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBUF - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    10h 49m
    $96–495

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus246
    2. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    18h 10m
    $135–279

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalobus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus
    19h 25m
    $99–252

  5. Drive 715.6 mi

    1. Drive from Ithaca to DeKalbcar715.6 mi
    12h 50m
    $131–189

  6. Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca, NY to Rochester, NYbus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeROC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    9h 56m
    $156–536

  7. Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca, NY to Rochester, NYbus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeROC - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    9h 44m
    $111–576

  8. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca, NY to Buffalo, NYbus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBUF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    10h 34m
    $121–685

  9. Bus to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Scrantonbus
    2. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeAVP - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    10h 45m
    $124–432

Ithaca to DeKalb by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ithaca, NY, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Ithaca to Dekalb via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 19h 25m.

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