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

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There are 10 ways to get from Manhattan to DeKalb by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLGA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 33m
    $64–287

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to DekalbbusGreyhound US0155S
    23h
    $111–236

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburntrainUp-W
    24h 39m
    $137–482

  4. Drive 849.4 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan to DeKalbcar849.4 mi
    14h 18m
    $155–224

  5. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeEWR - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 29m
    $96–317

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLGA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 25m
    $109–337

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeJFK - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 49m
    $110–888

  8. Fly Westchester County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeHPN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    10h 31m
    $488–937

  9. Fly Laguardia Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeLGA - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    10h 45m
    $182–622

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    25h 22m
    $131–330

Manhattan to DeKalb by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration23hAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from New York Midtown to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 23h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490 via 7 Av/W 31 St, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 24h 39m.

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