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

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

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RDU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 12m
    $89–463

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    26h 42m
    $118–280

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    28h 13m
    $160–476

  4. Drive 841.9 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to DeKalbcar car 841.9 mi
    14h 58m
    $154–222

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RDU - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 34m
    $99–383

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

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GSO - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    11h 34m
    $101–435

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    12h 2m
    $126–390

Raleigh to DeKalb by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration26h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Dekalb via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 26h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 28h 13m.

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