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How to get fromIndiana University Bloomington to DeKalbby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Indiana University Bloomington to DeKalb by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    7h 55m
    $50–74

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    9h 1m
    $48–74

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    11h 7m
    $130–241

  4. Drive  273.2 mi

    1. Drive from Indiana University Bloomington to DeKalbcar car 273.2 mi
    5h 22m
    $49–70

  5. Shuttle, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Fee @ McNutt Quad to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 17m
    $542–904

  6. Shuttle, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Fee @ McNutt Quad to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 2m
    $92–444

Indiana University Bloomington to DeKalb by foot and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Indiana University Bloomington, IN, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Indiana University Bloomington to Dekalb via Bloomington and Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 55m.

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