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

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There are 11 ways to get from Princeton to DeKalb by train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeEWR - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    9h 14m
    $94–323

  2. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLGA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    11h 11m
    $72–326

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus
    25h 58m
    $146–263

  4. Train via Ossining

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn StationtrainNec
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    26h 48m
    $148–430

  5. Drive 825.9 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton to DeKalbcar825.9 mi
    14h 27m
    $151–218

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePHL - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    9h 57m
    $112–547

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planePHL - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    9h 48m
    $92–677

  8. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLGA - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    11h 4m
    $92–476

  9. Train, bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Newark Airport Terminal B to Lehigh Valley International Airport Trans Bridge Bus Stopbus
    3. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeABE - ORD
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    12h 36m
    $129–418

  10. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planePHL - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    12h 12m
    $235–892

  11. Train

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Chicago Union StationtrainCardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburntrainUp-W
    32h 34m
    $206–502

Princeton to DeKalb by bus and foot

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration25h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Dekalb via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 9 Av/W 40 St, 9 Av/W 34 St, New York Midtown, and Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Princeton Jct., Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 26h 48m.

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