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How to get fromSt. Louis Airport (STL) to DeKalbby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to DeKalb by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSTL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    5h 34m
    $78–495

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburntrainUp-W
    10h 2m
    $46–248

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to DekalbbusGreyhound US0155S
    10h 20m
    $71–156

  4. Drive 285.8 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to DeKalbcar285.8 mi
    4h 45m
    $53–76

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

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSTL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    5h 54m
    $140–485

St. Louis Airport (STL) to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration10h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a train from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via CIVIC CENTER station, St. Louis, Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 10h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Louis to Dekalb via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 20m.

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