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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 6 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

    best
    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
    $162–324

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

    cheapest
    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
    9h 33m
    $135–513

  3. 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 28m
    $161–306

  4. 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 16m
    $361–714

  5. Drive 840.2 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to DeKalbcar car 840.2 mi
    15h 7m
    $154–222

  6. 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 31m
    $182–774

Raleigh to DeKalb by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration26h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 718.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h

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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 28h 16m.

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