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

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There are 9 ways to get from Michigan 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 Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    9h 27m
    $106–172

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    9h 47m
    $47–103

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    10h 12m
    $92–191

  4. Drive 338.8 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to DeKalbcar car 338.8 mi
    5h 49m
    $62–90

  5. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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
    5h 43m
    $64–359

  6. Fly Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    5h 59m
    $74–292

  7. Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus
    7h 30m
    $161–413

  8. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Take the bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRR - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus
    8h 15m
    $53–345

  9. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Take the bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GRR - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus
    8h 12m
    $68–455

Michigan to DeKalb by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration9h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Dekalb via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Campus Martius - Northbound to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Baltimore St - Northbound, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 10h 12m.

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