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

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

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  1. Fly Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeDAL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 50m
    $92–446

  2. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDFW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus
    9h 4m
    $69–353

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus
    23h 51m
    $149–331

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union StationtrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburntrainUp-W
    27h 26m
    $127–618

  5. Drive 887.5 mi

    1. Drive from Plano to DeKalbcar887.5 mi
    14h 38m
    $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)planeDFW - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Dekalbbus
    8h 49m
    $99–419

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

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDAL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    9h 6m
    $72–346

  8. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeDFW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus
    9h 2m
    $74–403

  9. Fly Dallas to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeDAL - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    11h 5m
    $184–946

  10. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeDFW - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    11h 7m
    $211–633

Plano to DeKalb by tram and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration23h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Plano, TX, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Plano Station to Dekalb via Park Lane Station, Park Lane Station, Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, Memphis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 23h 51m. 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, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 27h 26m.

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