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

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There are 6 ways to get from DeKalb to Columbus by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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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 Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    9h 50m
    $65–114

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus Chicago
    11h 32m
    $40–99

  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 to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    11h 25m
    $100–219

  4. Drive 366.1 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Columbuscar car 366.1 mi
    7h 25m
    $67–97

  5. Line 12 bus, train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus bus
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MDW - CMH
    6h 46m
    $96–574

  6. Line 12 bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus bus
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ORD - CMH
    7h 7m
    $560–924

DeKalb to Columbus by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Dekalb to Columbus via Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 50m.

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