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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to DeKalb by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    8h 25m

  2. Drive  272.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lansing to DeKalbcar car 272.6 mi
    4h 47m
    $50–72

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    8h 43m
    $123–212

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 1m
    $58–273

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lansing to Kalamazoobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    11h 56m
    $70–118

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St to Dekalb via EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 8h 43m.

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