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How to get fromColumbia to DeKalbby plane, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane COU - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 18m
    $104–337

  2. Drive 362.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to DeKalbcar car 362.5 mi
    6h 26m
    $67–96

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    12h 25m
    $253–434

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    13h 15m
    $83–149

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    13h 17m
    $118–253

Columbia to DeKalb by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration13h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Columbia to Dekalb via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 15m.

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