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

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

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  1. Fly Bradley International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BDL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 43m
    $112–811

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BDL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 8m
    $72–551

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    23h 40m
    $274–584

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    26h 50m
    $161–284

  5. Drive 955.1 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to DeKalbcar car 955.1 mi
    16h 32m
    $175–252

  6. Bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Albanybus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ALB - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    10h 37m
    $145–745

  7. Bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Albanybus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALB - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    11h
    $95–455

Springfield to DeKalb by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$274Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Springfield, MA, 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, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 23h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield Union Station to Dekalb via New York Midtown and Chicago Bus Station in around 26h 50m.

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