There are 4 ways to get from Bloomington to DeKalb by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
6h$50–101Drive 116.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to DeKalbcar 116.6 mi
1h 59m$22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus
7h$63–95Train, bus
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from Pace Transit Center Bay C to Yorktown Centerbus 834
8h 4m$37–77
Bloomington to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to DeKalb is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to DeKalb is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Dekalb via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Bloomington and DeKalb is 187 miles. The road distance is 117.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to DeKalb without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Bloomington to DeKalb, including transfers.
Bloomington to DeKalb bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
Bloomington to DeKalb train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to DeKalb is to train which takes 6h and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal 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 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Dekalb via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Chicago Bus Station in around 7h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.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/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Pace Transit Center Bay C to Yorktown Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $3–5
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington to DeKalb bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Bloomington to DeKalb train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to DeKalb is 117 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Bloomington to DeKalb.
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