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

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There are 10 ways to get from Pittsburgh to DeKalb by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to DekalbbusGreyhound US0155S
    12h 55m
    $76–186

  2. Bus to Morgantown Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to Westover Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeMGW - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    10h 46m
    $55–311

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainFloridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburntrainUp-W
    13h 22m
    $96–209

  4. Drive 517.2 mi

    1. Drive from Pittsburgh to DeKalbcar517.2 mi
    8h 42m
    $95–137

  5. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePIT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    4. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus
    8h 19m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to ChicagobusFlixBus N2640
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburntrainUp-W
    15h 10m
    $68–122

  7. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planePIT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    4. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus
    8h 4m

  8. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeJST - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    9h 15m
    $84–327

  9. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCLE - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    10h 54m
    $153–509

  10. Bus to Akron, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Akron Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCAK - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    11h 1m
    $67–325

Pittsburgh to DeKalb by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Pittsburgh, PA, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 13h 22m.

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