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

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

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planePHL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 7m
    $88–451

  2. Train to New Castle Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain
    2. Fly from New Castle Airport (ILG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeILG - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    9h 23m
    $86–865

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Allentownbus
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus
    23h 20m
    $147–241

  4. Train via Washington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    24h 28m
    $135–894

  5. Drive 815.4 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to DeKalbcar815.4 mi
    13h 31m
    $149–215

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePHL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 17m
    $113–341

  7. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Allentownbus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeABE - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    11h 3m
    $97–406

  8. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planePHL - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    10h 36m
    $234–649

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union StationtrainCardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburntrainUp-W
    30h 22m
    $171–513

Philadelphia to DeKalb by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia to Dekalb via Allentown and Chicago Bus Station in around 23h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 24h 28m.

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