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How to get fromDeKalb to Jacksonvilleby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from DeKalb to Jacksonville by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Springfield to Jacksonvilletaxi taxi
    7h 16m
    $150–259

  2. Drive 212.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from DeKalb to Jacksonvillecar car 212.9 mi
    3h 41m
    $39–57

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Jacksonvilletaxi taxi
    7h 22m
    $135–189

  4. Train, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    3. Take the taxi from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Jacksonvilletaxi taxi
    6h 27m
    $134–411

  5. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Yorktown Center to Pace Transit Center Bay Cbus bus 834
    2. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Ymca to Jacksonvilletaxi taxi
    10h 21m
    $130–216

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 279.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from DeKalb to Jacksonville. However, you can take the line 12 bus to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, walk to Elburn, take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Clinton & Jackson, walk to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Springfield, then take the taxi to Jacksonville. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, then take the taxi to Jacksonville.

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