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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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    10h 15m
    $62–109

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    11h 54m
    $50–226

  3. Drive 367.2 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to DeKalbcar car 367.2 mi
    7h 18m
    $67–97

  4. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus
    7h 32m
    $71–434

  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)plane plane DAY - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus
    7h 46m
    $71–443

  6. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus
    7h 55m
    $141–434

  7. 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)plane plane CLE - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 37m
    $132–504

  8. 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)plane plane CLE - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 22m
    $76–464

  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)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus
    8h 13m
    $68–405

Ohio to DeKalb by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration10h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest 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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