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How to get fromCharleston to DeKalbby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to DeKalb by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CHS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 3m
    $96–480

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    33h 38m
    $206–352

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Savannah Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    38h 59m
    $846–1,345

  4. Drive  925.1 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to DeKalbcar car 925.1 mi
    17h 10m
    $169–244

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CHS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 29m
    $523–839

Charleston to DeKalb by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration33h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 831.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Dekalb via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 33h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Charleston Amtrak Station, Savannah Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 38h 59m.

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