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

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There are 11 ways to get from Baltimore to DeKalb by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, subway, bus, or train (Amtrak)

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

    best
    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
    8h 3m
    $131–323

  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
    8h 13m
    $71–363

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    21h 15m
    $128–200

  4. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from South Bend Airport to 57th St.train train
    4. Drive from 57th St. to DeKalbcar car
    22h 25m
    $243–1,048

  5. Drive  747.5 mi

    1. Drive from Baltimore to DeKalbcar car 747.5 mi
    13h 3m
    $137–197

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

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station 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
    8h 55m
    $145–1,432

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

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station 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 52m
    $115–1,182

  8. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAD - ORD
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    10h 2m
    $193–933

  9. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BWI - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    10h 34m
    $144–735

  10. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hegewisch South Shore Station to Herion Way at Wheelerbus bus 364
    4. Drive from Herion Way at Wheeler to DeKalbcar car
    23h 52m
    $141–228

  11. 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
    29h 47m
    $242–568

Baltimore to DeKalb by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration21h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 691.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 21h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490 via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 29h 47m.

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