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

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

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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 Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    10h 50m
    $76–149

  2. Drive 360.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from DeKalb to Minneapoliscar car 360.5 mi
    6h 7m
    $66–95

  3. 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 58m
    $142–291

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

    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 32m
    $230–423

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to UMN - Minneapolisbus bus
    14h 40m
    $104–171

  6. 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 29m
    $86–503

  7. 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 28m
    $642–1,090

DeKalb to Minneapolis by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Dekalb to Minneapolis Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Government Plaza Station 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 Station in around 11h 58m.

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