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How to get fromChicago Midway Airport (MDW) to DeKalbby bus (Greyhound), subway, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to DeKalb by bus (Greyhound), subway, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Line 126 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Clintonbus bus 126
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    4h 2m
    $15–26

  2. Subway, train, line 12 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Midway to LaSalle/Van Burensubway subway
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572bus bus 12
    4h 9m
    $10–21

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to DeKalbrideshare rideshare 59 mi
    1h 16m

  4. Drive 59 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to DeKalbcar car 59 mi
    1h 16m
    $11–16

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Ashland/63rd to Harlem-Greensubway subway Green Line
    2. Take the train from Oak Park to Elburntrain train Up-W
    4h 54m
    $10–22

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to DeKalb by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 84.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Midway CTA Station to Dekalb via Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, and Chicago Bus Station in around 4h 2m.

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