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

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There are 7 ways to get from Virginia Beach to DeKalb by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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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 30m
    $181–632

  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 18m
    $109–508

  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
    $125–244

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    29h 49m
    $192–850

  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 10m
    $146–562

  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 36m
    $129–428

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific & 28Th to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 29h 49m.

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