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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    10h 25m
    $63–177

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    12h 24m
    $73–202

  3. Drive 461.2 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to DeKalbcar car 461.2 mi
    7h 35m
    $85–122

  4. Fly Columbia Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane COU - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 15m
    $97–337

  5. Fly Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SGF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 27m
    $83–411

  6. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - 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 6m
    $84–514

  7. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - 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 24m
    $210–514

  8. Fly Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - 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 47m
    $87–502

  9. Fly Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - 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
    8h 7m
    $137–672

Missouri to DeKalb by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Kansas City to Dekalb via Des Moines in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Metro Center to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490 via Union Station, Kansas City, Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 12h 24m.

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