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

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There are 5 ways to get from DeKalb to Saint Charles by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, plane, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    9h 58m
    $104–243

  2. Drive  292.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from DeKalb to Saint Charlescar car 292.1 mi
    4h 51m
    $54–77

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    10h 32m
    $74–114

  4. Line 12 bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, line 34 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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    4. Take the bus from North Hanley Transit Center to 4375 Rider Trail North Sbbus bus
    7h 10m
    $348–745

  5. Line 12 bus, train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, line 34 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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    5. Take the bus from North Hanley Transit Center to 4375 Rider Trail North Sbbus bus
    6h 59m
    $98–545

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar104Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 370.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 58m

What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Saint Charles, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Saint Charles via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, St. Louis, CIVIC CENTER station, NORTH HANLEY station, North Hanley Transit Center, and 4375 Rider Trail North Sb in around 9h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dekalb to Saint Charles via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Civic Center Transit Center, North Hanley Transit Center, and 4375 Rider Trail North Sb in around 10h 32m.

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