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

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

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

    best
    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 42m
    $274–809

  2. Fly Phoenix to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 47m
    $129–251

  3. Bus, train via Flagstaff

    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 Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    39h 48m
    $534–1,158

  4. 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
    $291–538

  5. Drive 1,657.6 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to DeKalbcar car 1,657.6 mi
    28h 55m
    $303–437

  6. 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
    $209–391

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    2d 10h
    $728–1,549

Phoenix to DeKalb by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$534Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,436.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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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