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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    8h 35m
    $100–204

  2. Drive 276.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to DeKalbcar car 276.3 mi
    4h 37m
    $51–73

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    8h 40m
    $61–104

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus
    7h 3m
    $66–394

  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)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 21m
    $282–724

St. Louis to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 40m.

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