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How to get fromDeKalb to Athensby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from DeKalb to Athens by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the bus from University of Cincinnati to Athensbus bus
    12h 45m
    $69–154

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athensbus bus
    14h 2m
    $50–113

  3. Train, bus via Toledo

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athensbus bus
    14h 5m
    $106–243

  4. Drive 439.4 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Athenscar car 439.4 mi
    8h 43m
    $81–116

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MDW - CMH
    3. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    8h 25m
    $118–611

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    14h 2m
    $92–159

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ORD - CMH
    3. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    8h 46m
    $584–961

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

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Akron (CAK)plane plane ORD - CAK
    3. Take the bus from Canton to Athensbus bus
    11h 43m
    $58–316

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

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane ORD - CRW
    3. Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Parkersburg, WVbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Parkersburg, WV Marathon Station to Athens, Ohio U Baker Centerbus bus
    11h 20m
    $96–488

DeKalb to Athens by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 519.9 mi
  • Duration: 12h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Dekalb to Athens via Chicago Bus Station and University of Cincinnati in around 12h 45m.

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