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How to get fromDetroit to DeKalbby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to DeKalb by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    8h 40m
    $54–102

  2. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 32m
    $48–266

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    8h 48m
    $103–202

  4. Drive 338.8 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to DeKalbcar car 338.8 mi
    5h 50m
    $62–90

  5. Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus
    7h 35m
    $141–483

  6. Bus via Woodward & Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    9h 27m
    $112–172

  7. Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus
    7h 47m
    $161–573

  8. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Detroit to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 24m
    $61–325

Detroit to DeKalb by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 353.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 8h 48m.

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