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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MIA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 59m
    $49–341
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    31h 10m
    $186–480
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    2d 2h
    $571–1,228
  4. Drive 1,376.5 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to DeKalbcar car 1,376.5 mi
    24h 17m
    $252–363
  5. Fly Miami International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MIA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 43m
    $119–571
  6. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FLL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 42m
    $52–346
  7. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane FLL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 29m
    $107–516
  8. Train to Palm Beach International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Metrorail Transfer Station to West Palm Beach Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PBI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    11h 42m
    $236–683
  9. Fly Miami International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MIA - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    11h 37m
    $225–1,033

Miami to DeKalb by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration31h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to Dekalb via Atlanta Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 31h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Miami Amtrak Station to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 2d 2h.

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