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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to DeKalbby plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)plane plane FLL - RFD
    2. Take the taxi from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to DeKalbtaxi taxi
    5h 36m
    $232–703

  2. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MIA - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 30m
    $123–387

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    31h 45m
    $225–391

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    2d 1h
    $1,128–1,734

  5. Drive  1,350.3 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to DeKalbcar car 1,350.3 mi
    23h 59m
    $247–356

  6. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane FLL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 1m
    $161–394

  7. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FLL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 18m
    $171–434

  8. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MIA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 56m
    $183–777

Fort Lauderdale to DeKalb by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration31h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,266.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Dekalb via Atlanta Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 31h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 2d 1h.

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