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

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There are 7 ways to get from DeKalb to Bloomington by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    6h 24m
    $230–473

  2. Drive 366.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from DeKalb to Bloomingtoncar car 366.4 mi
    6h 11m
    $67–97

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    11h 34m
    $77–152

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    11h 59m
    $142–292

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    6h 21m
    $86–503

  6. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MKE - MSP
    8h 20m
    $640–1,095

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    12h 50m
    $90–149

DeKalb to Bloomington by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 416.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Bloomington, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Dekalb to I-35W & 98th St Station via Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis Bus Station, and Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group C in around 11h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to MOA Transit Station Gate C via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 11h 59m.

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