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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to DekalbbusGreyhound US0155S
    10h 15m
    $65–133

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledo Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    11h 54m
    $67–229

  3. Drive 365.8 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to DeKalbcar365.8 mi
    7h 19m
    $67–97

  4. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeCMH - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    7h
    $75–417

  5. Fly Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDAY - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus
    7h 39m
    $73–462

  6. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCMH - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    7h 20m
    $125–407

  7. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeCLE - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    7h 17m
    $74–432

  8. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCLE - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    7h 36m
    $148–492

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

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus
    8h 9m
    $65–394

Ohio to DeKalb by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration10h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ohio, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Columbus to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 15m.

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