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

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There are 6 ways to get from Toronto to DeKalb by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Toronto Island Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeYTZ - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    6h 20m
    $126–448

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus
    16h 30m
    $88–243

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain
    2. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    19h 15m
    $112–299

  4. Drive 571.5 mi

    1. Drive from Toronto to DeKalbcar571.5 mi
    9h 39m
    $131–189

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

    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeYTZ - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    6h 26m
    $193–474

  6. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeYYZ - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    8h 51m
    $171–450

Toronto to DeKalb by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration16h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Toronto to Dekalb via Detroit Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 16h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Toronto Union Station to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 19h 15m.

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