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

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There are 9 ways to get from Detroit to DeKalb by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    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
    $164–256

  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 36m
    $49–275

  3. Bus

    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

  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
    $76–493

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    9h 46m
    $56–95

  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 52m
    $141–773

  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 36m
    $56–275

  9. Fly Detroit to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DTW - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 28m
    $81–478

Detroit to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Dekalb via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 27m.

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