There are 3 ways to get from Wisconsin Dells to DeKalb by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
7h 23m$33–113Drive 145.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wisconsin Dells to DeKalbcar 145.7 mi
2h 43m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus Greyhound US0155S
8h 3m$66–106
Wisconsin Dells to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin Dells to DeKalb is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Wisconsin Dells to DeKalb is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $26 - $40.
The distance between Wisconsin Dells and DeKalb is 257 miles. The road distance is 146.5 miles.
The best way to get from Wisconsin Dells to DeKalb without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs $30 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Wisconsin Dells to DeKalb, including transfers.
The best way to get from Wisconsin Dells to DeKalb is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs $30 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 8h 3m.
Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin Dells to DeKalb is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Wisconsin Dells to DeKalb.
There are 11+ hotels available in DeKalb.
What companies run services between Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wisconsin Dells to Dekalb via Wisconsin Dells and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 3m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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