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

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

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  1. Drive to Burlington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Drive from Plattsburgh to Burlington-Airport-BTVcar
    2. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBTV - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 56m
    $105–490

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    24h 6m
    $133–336

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Plattsburgh to New Yorkbus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus
    31h 28m
    $161–445

  4. Drive 907.3 mi

    1. Drive from Plattsburgh to DeKalbcar907.3 mi
    16h 2m
    $166–240

  5. Bus to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Plattsburgh to Longueuilbus
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeYUL - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    12h 36m
    $217–713

  6. Train, bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Albanybus
    3. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeALB - MDW
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    12h 40m
    $145–731

  7. Train, bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Albanybus
    3. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeALB - ORD
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    13h 8m
    $235–681

Plattsburgh to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Plattsburgh, NY, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Schenectady, Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 24h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plattsburgh to Dekalb via New York, 9 Av/W 40 St, 9 Av/W 34 St, New York Midtown, and Chicago Bus Station in around 31h 28m.

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