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How to get fromCincinnati to DeKalbby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cincinnati to DeKalb by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    8h 35m
    $53–80

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    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 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus
    7h 17m
    $170–322

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gary to Millennium Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Oak Park to Elburntrain train
    10h 26m
    $55–87

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

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 43m
    $160–772

Cincinnati to DeKalb by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Cincinnati to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 35m.

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