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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    10h 5m
    $68–116

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - 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 24m
    $66–404

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    12h 8m
    $101–218

  4. Drive 367.2 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to DeKalbcar car 367.2 mi
    7h 20m
    $67–97

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    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 42m
    $561–924

Columbus to DeKalb by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 430.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Columbus to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 5m.

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