There are 3 ways to get from DeKalb to Quincy by train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Quincy Amtrak Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
8h 5m$132–264Drive 250.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from DeKalb to Quincycar 250.3 mi
4h 28m$46–66Train, fly
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)plane ORD - UIN
6h 11m$104–206
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Quincy is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Quincy is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from DeKalb to Quincy station. However, there are services departing from Elburn and arriving at Quincy Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between DeKalb and Quincy is 374 miles. The road distance is 251.8 miles.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Quincy without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs $130 - $270.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from DeKalb to Quincy, including transfers.
DeKalb to Quincy train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elburn station.
DeKalb to Quincy train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Quincy is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from DeKalb to Quincy.
There are 15+ hotels available in Quincy.
What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Quincy, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Quincy via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Quincy Amtrak Station in around 8h 5m.
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quincy Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Quincy Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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