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

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There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to DeKalb by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Phoenix to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 44m
    $109–511

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    40h 5m
    $336–501

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    40h 25m
    $936–1,457

  4. Drive  1,657.6 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to DeKalbcar car 1,657.6 mi
    28h 55m
    $284–410

  5. Fly Phoenix to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 5m
    $169–361

  6. Fly Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)plane plane AZA - RFD
    2. Take the taxi from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to DeKalbtaxi taxi
    5h 49m
    $274–827

  7. Fly Phoenix to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHX - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    11h 21m
    $197–758

Phoenix to DeKalb by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration40h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$336Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,517.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Dekalb via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 40h 5m.

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