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

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There are 5 ways to get from Alton to DeKalb by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    8h
    $160–251

  2. Drive  266 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alton to DeKalbcar car 266 mi
    4h 33m
    $47–68

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    10h 52m
    $95–137

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus
    6h 3m
    $114–480

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 23m
    $379–780

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Alton to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Alton Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alton to Dekalb via North County Transit Center, Civic Center Transit Center, St Louis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 52m.

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