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

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to DeKalb by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    7h 44m
    $91–141

  2. Drive 276.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Lansing to DeKalbcar car 276.5 mi
    4h 52m
    $51–73

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    8h 42m
    $76–160

  4. Fly from Capital Region International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    5h 54m
    $70–331

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    11h 16m
    $51–96

  6. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus 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 6m
    $84–320

East Lansing to DeKalb by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Dekalb via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 8h 42m.

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