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How to get fromVirginia Beach to DeKalbby plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Virginia Beach to DeKalb by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ORF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 28m
    $181–512

  2. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RIC - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    11h 13m
    $109–507

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    26h 37m
    $125–227

  4. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from South Bend Airport to 57th St.train train
    4. Drive from 57th St. to DeKalbcar car
    28h 38m
    $168–586

  5. Drive 913.9 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to DeKalbcar car 913.9 mi
    16h 27m
    $167–241

  6. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ORF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 15m
    $141–542

  7. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RIC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    11h 30m
    $129–427

  8. Bus, train, shuttle, drive

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take a shuttle bus from State Street Bus Stop, Lafayette IN to O'Hare International Terminal 2shuttle bus
    5. Drive from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to DeKalbcar car
    30h 25m

  9. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Drive from 57th St. to DeKalbcar car
    30h 26m
    $113–550

Virginia Beach to DeKalb by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration26h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Dekalb via Richmond, Richmond, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 26h 37m.

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