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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    7h 44m
    $154–216

  2. Drive 309.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brighton to DeKalbcar car 309.7 mi
    5h 36m
    $57–82

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    8h 20m
    $149–255

  4. Taxi to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Brighton to Detroit-Airport-DTWtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 24m
    $286–654

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    8h 48m
    $154–215

  6. Taxi to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Brighton to Detroit-Airport-DTWtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 38m
    $286–844

  7. Taxi to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Brighton to Bishop International Airport (FNT)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 34m
    $166–405

  8. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Brighton to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 34m
    $58–334

Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 332.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Brighton, MI, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Brighton to Dekalb via Ann Arbor Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Brighton to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Ann Arbor Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 8h 20m.

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