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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

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    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBDL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 48m
    $99–690

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburntrainUp-W
    23h 22m
    $153–488

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New York Midtownbus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus
    26h 50m
    $136–288

  4. Drive 955.1 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to DeKalbcar955.1 mi
    16h 25m
    $175–252

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

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBDL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    9h 4m
    $149–810

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

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeALB - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    10h 23m
    $140–690

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

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeALB - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    10h 49m
    $230–640

Springfield to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 23h 22m. 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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