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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 9 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

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 28m
    $61–326

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    22h 15m
    $121–206

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    31h 52m
    $257–578

  4. Drive 836 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to DeKalbcar car 836 mi
    14h 6m
    $153–221

  5. 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)plane plane JFK - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 13m
    $725–1,050

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

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 48m
    $108–597

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

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    10h 1m
    $68–327

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

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HPN - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus
    11h 30m
    $77–352

  9. 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)plane plane EWR - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    10h 57m
    $322–683

Newark to DeKalb by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest 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 Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 31h 52m.

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