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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    8h 40m
    $45–105

  2. 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 7m
    $73–161

  3. Drive 339.2 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to DeKalbcar car 339.2 mi
    5h 48m
    $62–90

  4. 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 52m
    $74–409

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    12h 9m
    $53–89

  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
    6h 4m
    $74–282

  7. Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    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 20m
    $56–373

  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 18m
    $53–355

  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 8m
    $83–575

Michigan to DeKalb by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 40m. 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, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 10h 7m.

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