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How to get fromDeKalb to Ann Arborby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from DeKalb to Ann Arbor by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 53m
    $96–140

  2. Drive 298 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from DeKalb to Ann Arborcar car 298 mi
    5h 12m
    $55–79

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    7h 51m
    $84–179

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    7h 39m
    $148–501

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 52m
    $94–139

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    8h 1m
    $168–691

DeKalb to Ann Arbor by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Dekalb to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 51m.

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