The average bus between New York and DeKalb takes 27h 53m and the fastest bus takes 19h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from New York to DeKalb. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between New York and DeKalb. The earliest departure is at 9:30 PM at night, and the last departure from New York is at 9:31 PM which arrives into DeKalb at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 27h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day

18h 20m • 1 change
Arrives +2 days

34h 14m • 1 change
Arrives next day

18h 20m • 1 change
Arrives +2 days

34h 14m • 1 change
Arrives next day

18h 20m • 1 change
Arrives +2 days

34h 14m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from New York to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from New York station and arriving at DeKalb station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 53m.
New York to DeKalb bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
New York to DeKalb bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dekalb station.
Book your New York to DeKalb bus tickets online with Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA.
The distance between New York and DeKalb is 1,237.5 km. The road distance is 1,545 km.
You can take a bus from New York Midtown to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 19h 30m.