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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 7 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)plane plane PHL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 55m
    $122–624

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABE - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    10h 21m
    $96–386

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    22h 35m
    $132–223

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    30h 57m
    $316–666

  5. Drive 815.1 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to DeKalbcar car 815.1 mi
    13h 42m
    $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)plane plane PHL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 17m
    $122–364

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

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHL - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    10h 40m
    $229–1,191

Philadelphia to DeKalb by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration22h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 22h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 30h 57m.

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