There are 3 ways to get from Springfield to DeKalb by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburnUp-W
6h 50m$31–91Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to DekalbGreyhound US0155S
6h 55m$49–111Drive 179 mi
- Drive from Springfield to DeKalb179 mi
3h 2m$33–48
Springfield to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to DeKalb is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to DeKalb is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Springfield and DeKalb is 248 miles. The road distance is 180 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to DeKalb without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $30 - $95.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Springfield to DeKalb, including transfers.
Springfield to DeKalb bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to DeKalb is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $30 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 6h 55m.
Springfield to DeKalb bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to DeKalb is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Springfield to DeKalb.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield 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 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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