There are 7 ways to get from Ann Arbor to DeKalb by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus Greyhound US0155S
7h 23m$96–140Drive 298 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ann Arbor to DeKalbcar 298 mi
5h 10m$55–79Train
- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
8h$90–178Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Drive from Ann Arbor to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
6h 53m$62–329Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
8h 28m$96–138Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
7h 27m$146–498Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
7h 41m$166–688
Ann Arbor to DeKalb by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to DeKalb is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to DeKalb is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor station to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Ann Arbor and DeKalb is 316 miles. The road distance is 299.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to DeKalb without a car is to bus which takes 7h 23m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Ann Arbor to DeKalb, including transfers.
Ann Arbor to DeKalb bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
Ann Arbor to DeKalb train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to DeKalb is to bus which takes 7h 23m and costs $95 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $180 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Dekalb via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 8h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- 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
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
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More Questions & Answers
Ann Arbor to DeKalb bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
DeKalb is 1h behind Ann Arbor. It is currently 4:51 AM in Ann Arbor and 3:51 AM in DeKalb.
Ann Arbor to DeKalb train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to DeKalb is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Ann Arbor to DeKalb.
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