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

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

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  1. Fly Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 27m
    $116–591

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 46m
    $96–451

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    15h 25m
    $334–516

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    16h 5m
    $119–179

  5. Drive  650.3 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to DeKalbcar car 650.3 mi
    11h 38m
    $119–172

  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 bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 19m
    $179–406

  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 bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 39m
    $189–336

Rochester to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$334Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 599.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 15h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Dekalb via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 16h 5m.

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