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

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

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  1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SCE - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 38m
    $61–335

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    18h 30m
    $103–186

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    19h 25m
    $165–410

  4. Drive 622.4 mi

    1. Drive from State College to DeKalbcar car 622.4 mi
    10h 41m
    $114–165

  5. Bus to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JST - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 51m
    $82–365

  6. Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MDT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    10h 31m
    $80–371

  7. Bus, train via Harrisburg

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    22h 58m
    $225–507

State College to DeKalb by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from State College to Dekalb via State College Regional Airport and Chicago Bus Station in around 18h 30m.

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