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How to get fromAtlanta Airport (ATL) to DeKalbby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to DeKalb by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ATL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 17m
    $90–196

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    19h 49m
    $122–232

  3. Drive 727.4 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to DeKalbcar car 727.4 mi
    13h 44m
    $133–192

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ATL - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Dekalbbus bus
    6h 33m
    $101–476

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

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ATL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 40m
    $203–375

  6. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ATL - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 40m
    $141–669

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    19h 51m
    $182–362

Atlanta Airport (ATL) to DeKalb by subway and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 665.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Atlanta Airport (ATL), USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a subway from Airport Station to Dekalb via Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 19h 49m.

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