What is the cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to DeKalb?

The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to DeKalb is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milwaukee to DeKalb?

The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to DeKalb is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Milwaukee and DeKalb?

No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Milwaukee to DeKalb?

The distance between Milwaukee and DeKalb is 157 miles. The road distance is 102.2 miles.

How do I travel from Milwaukee to DeKalb without a car?

The best way to get from Milwaukee to DeKalb without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $35 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Milwaukee to DeKalb?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Milwaukee to DeKalb, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milwaukee to DeKalb bus from?

Milwaukee to DeKalb bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.

Train or bus from Milwaukee to DeKalb?

The best way to get from Milwaukee to DeKalb is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27 - $55 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Milwaukee to DeKalb bus arrive?

Milwaukee to DeKalb bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Milwaukee to DeKalb?

Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to DeKalb is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Milwaukee to DeKalb.

How do I get a bus ticket from Milwaukee to DeKalb?

Book your Milwaukee to DeKalb bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near DeKalb?

There are 11+ hotels available in DeKalb.

Milwaukee to DeKalb - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

There are 4 ways to get from Milwaukee to DeKalb by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0150
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to DekalbGreyhound US0155S
4h 25m
$35–85
Drive 101.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Milwaukee to DeKalb101.6 mi
2h 16m
$19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union StationHiawatha Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburnUp-W
5h 5m
$27–53
Bus, subway, train
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
2. Take the subway from O'Hare to Forest Park
3. Take the train from Oak Park to Elburn
6h 59m
$42–60

Milwaukee to DeKalb by bus

14Weekly Buses

4h 25mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 155.7 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee 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 5h 5m.

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