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

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There are 9 ways to get from Miami to DeKalb by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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)planeMIA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 51m
    $56–310

  2. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeFLL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    9h 37m
    $54–245

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus
    32h 50m
    $171–320

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainFloridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburntrainUp-W
    2d 2h
    $257–657

  5. Drive 1,376.8 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to DeKalbcar1,376.8 mi
    24h 4m
    $252–363

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

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeMIA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 45m
    $106–520

  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)planeFLL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    9h 23m
    $89–425

  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
    2. Fly from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePBI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    11h 34m
    $263–632

  9. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeFLL - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    11h 44m
    $142–470

Miami to DeKalb by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration32h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest 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 32h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Miami Amtrak Station 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 2d 2h.

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