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

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

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  1. Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeROC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    6h 43m
    $153–500

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus
    17h 10m
    $85–176

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburntrainUp-W
    15h 19m
    $120–217

  4. Drive 656.8 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to DeKalbcar656.8 mi
    11h 18m
    $120–174

  5. Fly Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeROC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    6h 31m
    $108–540

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBUF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 24m
    $115–640

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBUF - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 39m
    $90–450

Rochester to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Rochester 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 15h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Dekalb via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 17h 10m.

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