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

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There are 10 ways to get from DeKalb to Pennsylvania by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane ORD - AVP
    6h 27m
    $118–461

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

    cheapest
    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 Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane ORD - ERI
    7h 2m
    $56–323

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    22h 40m
    $141–226

  4. Drive, train

    1. Drive from DeKalb to 57th St.car car
    2. Take the train from 57th St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    22h 42m
    $273–568

  5. Drive  814.3 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Philadelphiacar car 814.3 mi
    13h 41m
    $149–215

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

    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
    7h 24m
    $130–245

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

    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 Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane ORD - PIT
    4. Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Plbus bus
    7h 33m

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lehigh Valley International Airport

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane plane ORD - ABE
    7h 21m
    $70–421

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

    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 Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane MDW - PIT
    5. Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Plbus bus
    7h 21m

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Cardinal
    29h 41m
    $262–623

DeKalb to Pennsylvania by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration22h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 718.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Dekalb to Philadelphia Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 22h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to 15th St/City Hall via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, 30Th Street Station, and Drexel Station at 30th St in around 29h 41m.

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