There are 4 ways to get from DeKalb to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) by bus (Greyhound), train, subway, rideshare, or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
3h 12m$14–28Train, subway
cheapest- Take the train from Elburn to Oak Parktrain Up-W
- Take the subway from Forest Park to O'Haresubway Blue Line
4h 3m$8–23Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from DeKalb to Chicago O'Hare-ORD53.3 mi
1h 19mDrive 53.3 mi
- Drive from DeKalb to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)car 53.3 mi
1h 19m$10–14
DeKalb to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). However, there are services departing from Dekalb and arriving at Chicago via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from DeKalb to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). However, there are services departing from Elburn and arriving at O'Hare via Forest Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between DeKalb and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 86 miles. The road distance is 53.6 miles.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 12m and costs $14 - $28.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from DeKalb to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), including transfers.
DeKalb to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dekalb station.
DeKalb to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elburn station.
DeKalb to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA?
You can take a bus from Dekalb to O'Hare via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, and Cumberland in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Elburn to Oak Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Forest Park to O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from DeKalb to Chicago O'Hare-ORD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
DeKalb to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Oak Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from DeKalb to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
There are 361+ hotels available in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between DeKalb and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.