There are 3 ways to get from Wisconsin Dells to DeKalb by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to DekalbGreyhound US0155S
6h 38m$71–137Drive 145.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wisconsin Dells to DeKalb145.7 mi
2h 42m$27–39Train
- Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union StationEmpire Builder / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburnUp-W
7h 23m$39–128
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 42m.
The fastest way to get from Wisconsin Dells to DeKalb is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $26 - $40.
The distance between Wisconsin Dells and DeKalb is 281 miles. The road distance is 146.6 miles.
The best way to get from Wisconsin Dells to DeKalb without a car is to bus which takes 6h 38m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Wisconsin Dells to DeKalb, including transfers.
The best way to get from Wisconsin Dells to DeKalb is to bus which takes 6h 38m and costs $70 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $130 and takes 7h 23m.
Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin Dells to DeKalb is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m 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 vehicle from Wisconsin Dells to Dekalb via Wisconsin Dells and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, 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.
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
- $35–120
- 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
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.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
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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