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

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There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    11h
    $64–124

  2. Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RST - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    10h 12m
    $53–358

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    12h 24m
    $64–198

  4. Drive 360.6 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to DeKalbcar car 360.6 mi
    6h 7m
    $66–96

  5. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 23m
    $162–385

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the train from Oak Park to Elburntrain train Up-W
    11h 53m
    $61–136

  7. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 19m
    $82–475

  8. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSP - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 26m
    $364–740

Minneapolis to DeKalb by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 11h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490 via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 12h 24m.

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