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

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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to DeKalb by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AUS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 31m
    $105–493

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    26h 10m
    $278–311

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    32h 5m
    $337–736

  4. Drive 1,100.8 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to DeKalbcar car 1,100.8 mi
    18h 6m
    $201–291

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

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AUS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 55m
    $120–403

  6. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    10h 19m
    $132–594

  7. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    10h 42m
    $192–594

  8. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane AUS - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    11h 6m
    $175–835

Austin to DeKalb by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$278Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,055.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin to Dekalb via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Dearborn & Jackson, Adams & Wabash, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 26h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin 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 32h 5m.

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