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

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There are 8 ways to get from Plano to DeKalb by plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), train, or bus

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  1. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive

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    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane DFW - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to DeKalbcar car
    6h 26m
    $151–680

  2. Fly Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DAL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 48m
    $90–417

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    24h 22m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    27h 31m
    $333–672

  5. Drive 887.5 mi

    1. Drive from Plano to DeKalbcar car 887.5 mi
    14h 45m
    $162–234

  6. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DFW - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Dekalbbus bus
    8h 42m
    $96–439

  7. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DFW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 12m
    $162–494

  8. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DFW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 2m
    $122–434

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) flights

Calendar96Weekly Planes
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 947.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Plano, TX, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from 14Th @ M - E - Fs to Dekalb via South Garland Tc, Elm @ Lamar - W - Ns, Dallas Bus Station, Memphis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 24h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Plano Station to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Ebj Union Station, Dallas, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 27h 31m.

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