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

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There are 9 ways to get from DeKalb to New Jersey by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ORD - EWR
    6h 57m
    $170–876

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ORD - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain train
    8h 8m
    $122–596

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    18h 55m
    $141–240

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Cardinal
    30h 44m
    $370–769

  5. Drive 835.6 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Newarkcar car 835.6 mi
    14h 11m
    $153–221

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MDW - LGA
    7h 46m
    $194–588

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ORD - LGA
    7h 58m
    $224–688

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ORD - JFK
    7h 53m
    $334–901

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MDW - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain train
    7h 58m
    $162–446

DeKalb to New Jersey by bus

Calendar23Weekly Buses
Duration18h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 802.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and New Jersey, USA?

You can take a bus from Dekalb to Newark Penn Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 18h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Newark Penn Station via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 30h 44m.

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