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

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There are 4 ways to get from Normal to DeKalb by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    6h 1m
    $78–123

  2. Drive  114.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Normal to DeKalbcar car 114.8 mi
    1h 55m
    $20–29

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    6h 55m
    $66–93

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pace Transit Center Bay C to Yorktown Centerbus bus 834
    8h 5m
    $57–93

Normal to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Dekalb via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 55m.

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