There are 6 ways to get from DeKalb to Savannah by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Savannah
best- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Savannah (SAV)plane MDW - SAV
6h 56m$178–771Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Savannah
cheapest- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Savannah (SAV)plane ORD - SAV
7h 8m$148–621Bus
- Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Savannah Bus Stationbus
23h 45m$156–304Train
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Savannah Stationtrain Floridian
35h 15m$470–969Drive 960.9 mi
- Drive from DeKalb to Savannahcar 960.9 mi
17h 35m$176–254Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Hilton Head Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane ORD - HHH
- Take the taxi from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Savannahtaxi
7h 49m$224–601
DeKalb to Savannah by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Savannah is to bus which costs $150 - $310 and takes 23h 45m.
The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Savannah is to train and fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $170 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to Savannah station. However, there are services departing from Dekalb and arriving at Savannah Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from DeKalb to Savannah station. However, there are services departing from Elburn and arriving at Savannah Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 15m.
The distance between DeKalb and Savannah is 847 miles. The road distance is 966.5 miles.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Savannah without a car is to bus which takes 23h 45m and costs $150 - $310.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from DeKalb to Savannah, including transfers.
DeKalb to Savannah bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dekalb station.
DeKalb to Savannah train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elburn station.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Savannah is to bus which takes 23h 45m and costs $150 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $470 - $1,000 and takes 35h 15m.
What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Savannah, GA, USA?
You can take a bus from Dekalb to Savannah Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 23h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Savannah Station via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 35h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Savannah via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Savannah via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Savannah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Savannah via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Savannah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hilton Head Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Savannah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hilton Head Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- 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 Savannah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $460–950
- 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
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Savannah Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Savannah Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Beeline Transportation
- Phone
- +1 843-683-1139
- Website
- taxihiltonhead.com
Hilton Head Taxi
- Phone
- +1 843-384-6408
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More Questions & Answers
DeKalb to Savannah bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Savannah is 1h ahead of DeKalb. It is currently 3:30 PM in DeKalb and 4:30 PM in Savannah.
DeKalb to Savannah train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Savannah is 967 miles. It takes approximately 17h 35m to drive from DeKalb to Savannah.
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