There are 6 ways to get from DeKalb to Saint Paul by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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 Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus Greyhound US0150
10h 15m$76–151Drive 351.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from DeKalb to Saint Paulcar 351.5 mi
5h 56m$65–93Train
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
11h 8m$140–289Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ORD - MSP
6h 44m$230–424Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MDW - MSP
6h 41m$86–504Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MKE - MSP
8h 39m$640–1,096
DeKalb to Saint Paul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Saint Paul is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Saint Paul is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Dekalb and arriving at Saint Paul Union Depot via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from DeKalb to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Elburn and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
The distance between DeKalb and Saint Paul is 488 miles. The road distance is 353.6 miles.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Saint Paul without a car is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 10h 15m to get from DeKalb to Saint Paul, including transfers.
DeKalb to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dekalb station.
DeKalb to Saint Paul train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elburn station.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Saint Paul is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 11h 8m.
What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Dekalb to Saint Paul Union Depot via Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to St. Paul-Minneapolis via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 8m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- 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
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 St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
DeKalb to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
DeKalb to Saint Paul train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Saint Paul is 354 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from DeKalb to Saint Paul.
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