There are 4 ways to get from DeKalb to Saint Joseph by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 22m$40–64Drive 153 mi
cheapest- Drive from DeKalb to Saint Josephcar 153 mi
2h 53m$28–41Train
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain Pere Marquette
5h 19m$38–79Train, bus
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 20m$40–64
DeKalb to Saint Joseph by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Saint Joseph is to drive which costs $27 - $45 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Saint Joseph is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $27 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to Saint Joseph station. However, there are services departing from Dekalb and arriving at St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from DeKalb to Saint Joseph station. However, there are services departing from Elburn and arriving at St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between DeKalb and Saint Joseph is 165 miles. The road distance is 153.9 miles.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Saint Joseph without a car is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from DeKalb to Saint Joseph, including transfers.
DeKalb to Saint Joseph bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dekalb station.
DeKalb to Saint Joseph train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elburn station.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Saint Joseph is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Saint Joseph, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Dekalb to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 19m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
DeKalb to Saint Joseph bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Saint Joseph is 1h ahead of DeKalb. It is currently 8:05 PM in DeKalb and 9:05 PM in Saint Joseph.
DeKalb to Saint Joseph train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Saint Joseph is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from DeKalb to Saint Joseph.
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