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

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to DeKalb by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSGF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    6h 26m
    $62–299

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    13h 37m
    $71–178

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus
    13h 55m
    $83–163

  4. Drive 491.2 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to DeKalbcar491.2 mi
    8h 4m
    $90–130

  5. Drive to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport, fly, train

    1. Drive from Springfield to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN)car
    2. Fly from Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeTBN - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    7h 51m
    $107–384

Springfield to DeKalb by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Dekalb via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 55m.

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