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How to get fromDeKalb to Centraliaby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from DeKalb to Centralia by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Centralia Amtraktrain train
    7h 54m
    $95–164

  2. Drive 261.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from DeKalb to Centraliacar car 261.2 mi
    5h 5m
    $48–69

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Centralia Amtraktrain train Saluki / ...
    8h 4m
    $90–189

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Centralia Amtraktrain train
    8h 6m
    $136–321

DeKalb to Centralia by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 326.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Centralia, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Centralia Amtrak via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 4m.

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