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How to get fromBaltimore Airport (BWI) to DeKalbby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BWI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 23m
    $134–312

  2. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BWI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 46m
    $77–370

  3. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 44m
    $125–1,180

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Airport to Frederick Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    20h 15m
    $180–318

  5. Train via Washington

    1. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    23h 32m
    $262–1,121

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 2m
    $135–1,430

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    31h 26m
    $322–671

  8. Drive 748 mi

    1. Drive from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to DeKalbcar car 748 mi
    13h 9m
    $137–198

Baltimore Airport (BWI) to DeKalb by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration20h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 682.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Baltimore Airport (BWI), USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Baltimore Airport to Dekalb via Frederick Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 20h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Off-Site Parking Pick-Up to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490 via BWI Amtrak Station, BWI Thurgood Marshall, Washington Union Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 23h 32m.

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