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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 8 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)plane plane DAL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 50m
    $100–487

  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)plane plane DFW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus
    9h 1m
    $72–404

  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
    23h 51m
    $143–310

  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 26m
    $130–369

  5. Drive 887.5 mi

    1. Drive from Plano to DeKalbcar car 887.5 mi
    14h 46m
    $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
    $94–419

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

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 6m
    $75–347

  8. 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)plane plane DFW - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    11h 6m
    $294–689

Plano to DeKalb by tram and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration23h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest 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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