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

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There are 10 ways to get from Newark to DeKalb by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeEWR - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 14m
    $73–285

  2. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLGA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    9h 53m
    $70–306

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to DekalbbusGreyhound US0155S
    22h 15m
    $117–219

  4. Train via Ossining

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    25h 24m
    $144–939

  5. Drive 836 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to DeKalbcar836 mi
    13h 57m
    $153–221

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeJFK - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    9h 17m
    $772–1,149

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLGA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    9h 47m
    $90–456

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeEWR - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    10h 35m
    $212–695

  9. Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 12 bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
    3. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeHPN - ORD
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    5. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus
    11h 31m
    $491–948

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union StationtrainCardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburntrainUp-W
    31h 35m
    $183–610

Newark to DeKalb by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration22h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 22h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 25h 24m.

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