There are 5 ways to get from Belleville to DeKalb by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
10h 11m$102–212Drive 274.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Belleville to DeKalbcar 274.7 mi
4h 38m$51–73Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus Greyhound US0155S
10h 36m$64–114Train, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from SHILOH-SCOTT station to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 stationtrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
8h 12m$70–396Train, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from SHILOH-SCOTT station to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 stationtrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
8h 29m$284–726
Belleville to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belleville to DeKalb is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Belleville to DeKalb is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Belleville to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from A Street @ Illinois Wb and arriving at Dekalb via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Belleville station to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from BELLEVILLE station and arriving at Elburn via St. Louis and Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
The distance between Belleville and DeKalb is 362 miles. The road distance is 276.3 miles.
The best way to get from Belleville to DeKalb without a car is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Belleville to DeKalb, including transfers.
Belleville to DeKalb bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
Belleville to DeKalb train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from Belleville to DeKalb is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 10h 36m.
What companies run services between Belleville, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a train from BELLEVILLE station to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via CIVIC CENTER station, St. Louis, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from A Street @ Illinois Wb to Dekalb via Fairview Heights Transit Center, FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS station, CIVIC CENTER station, St Louis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 36m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- 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
- Phone
- 314-982-1406
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrostlouis.org
Train from SHILOH-SCOTT station to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.metrostlouis.org
Train from SHILOH-SCOTT station to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.metrostlouis.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Belleville to DeKalb bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Belleville to DeKalb train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belleville to DeKalb is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Belleville to DeKalb.
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