There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis to DeKalb by bus, train, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus • 11 h 7 min
$58 - $138
Cheapest option
Bus Megabus • 11 h 29 min
$42 - $84
6 alternative options
Train, bus • 11 h 56 min
$79 - $246
Drive • 6 h 13 min
$35 - $55
Fly to Chicago Midway, train, bus • 6 h 12 min
$76 - $340
Fly to Chicago O'Hare, train, bus • 6 h 24 min
$56 - $271
Fly to Moline, bus • 6 h 29 min
$170 - $894
Fly to Milwaukee, train, bus • 8 h 17 min
$154 - $472
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis to DeKalb via Chicago, Il in around 11 h 7 min.

- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis to Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $390
Flights from Minneapolis to Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $420
Flights from Minneapolis to Moline
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 17 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $850
Flights from Minneapolis to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 13 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $600

- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis to Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 31 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $400
Flights from Minneapolis to Moline via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 28 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190 - $950
Flights from Minneapolis to Milwaukee via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 12 min
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $200 - $750

- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis to Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85 - $390
Flights from Minneapolis to Chicago Midway via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 22 min
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85 - $390

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis to Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 31 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $350
Flights from Minneapolis to Moline via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 27 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170 - $900
Flights from Minneapolis to Milwaukee via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 10 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220 - $750

- Website
- airchoiceone.com
Flights from Minneapolis to Chicago O'Hare via Mason City
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 25 min
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $420

- Phone
- +1 1-800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis Union Depot Amtrak to Chicago Union Station Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $180
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $65 - $100
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $110 - $170
- Business Coach Seat
- $120 - $180
- Room
- $280 - $400
Train from Chicago Union Station Amtrak to Naperville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21 - $40
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $21 - $35
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Business Coach Seat
- $28 - $40
- Room
- $130 - $180
Train from Milwaukee Intermodal Station Amtrak to Chicago Union Station Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28 - $60
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $28 - $45
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $50 - $75
- Business Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Room
- $150 - $210

- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metrarail.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2 - $3
- Schedules at
- metrarail.com

- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis, Mn to Chicago, Il
- Ave. Duration
- 8 h 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45 - $110
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $45 - $75
- Flexible
- $85 - $110
Bus from Chicago, Il to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13 - $29
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $13 - $19
- Flexible
- $23 - $29
Bus from Naperville Rt59 to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10 - $23
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $10 - $15
- Flexible
- $18 - $23
Bus from Moline, Il to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17 - $40
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $17 - $26
- Flexible
- $30 - $40

- Phone
- 877-462-6342
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Minneapolis, MN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 8 h 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29 - $55
- Schedules at
- us.megabus.com
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Minneapolis to DeKalb?
The distance between Minneapolis and DeKalb is 498 km. The road distance is 602 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to DeKalb?
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to DeKalb is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6 h 13 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Minneapolis to DeKalb?
The quickest way to get from Minneapolis to DeKalb is to fly and train and bus which takes 6 h 12 min and costs $75 - $340.
Is there a direct bus between Minneapolis and DeKalb?
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis, Mn and arriving at Dekalb via Chicago, Il. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11 h 7 min.
How long does it take to get from Minneapolis to DeKalb?
It takes approximately 11 h 7 min to get from Minneapolis to DeKalb, including transfers.