There are 4 ways to get from Notre Dame to DeKalb by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to ChicagoColumbus / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to DekalbGreyhound US0155S
4h 28m$36–85Drive 151.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Notre Dame to DeKalb151.6 mi
2h 54m$28–40Train
- Take the train from South Bend Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburnUp-W
5h 53m$44–79Train via South Bend Airport
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium StationWestbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburnUp-W
6h 3m$39–56
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Notre Dame to DeKalb is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Notre Dame to DeKalb is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $27 - $40.
The distance between Notre Dame and DeKalb is 162 miles. The road distance is 152.5 miles.
The best way to get from Notre Dame to DeKalb without a car is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Notre Dame to DeKalb, including transfers.
The best way to get from Notre Dame to DeKalb is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 5h 53m.
DeKalb is 1h behind Notre Dame. It is currently 8:04 AM in Notre Dame and 7:04 AM in DeKalb.
Yes, the driving distance between Notre Dame to DeKalb is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Notre Dame to DeKalb.
There are nine+ hotels available in DeKalb.
What companies run services between Notre Dame, IN, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Notre Dame to Dekalb via South Bend, IN and Chicago Bus Station in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Notre Dame to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via South Bend Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 5h 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from South Bend Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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