There are 6 ways to get from Indiana University Bloomington to DeKalb by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2515 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus Greyhound US0155S
7h 55m$50–74Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2515 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
9h 1m$48–74Bus, train via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
11h 7m$130–241Drive 273.2 mi
- Drive from Indiana University Bloomington to DeKalbcar 273.2 mi
5h 22m$49–70Shuttle, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Fee @ McNutt Quad to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
8h 17m$542–904Shuttle, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Fee @ McNutt Quad to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
8h 2m$92–444
Indiana University Bloomington to DeKalb by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indiana University Bloomington to DeKalb is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana University Bloomington to DeKalb is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana University Bloomington to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Bloomington and arriving at Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Indiana University Bloomington and DeKalb is 304 miles. The road distance is 274.8 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana University Bloomington to DeKalb without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Indiana University Bloomington to DeKalb, including transfers.
Indiana University Bloomington to DeKalb bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Bloomington station.
Indiana University Bloomington to DeKalb bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana University Bloomington to DeKalb is 275 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Indiana University Bloomington to DeKalb.
Book your Indiana University Bloomington to DeKalb bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–55
- Website
- Miller Transportation
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- [email protected]
- Website
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from Fee @ McNutt Quad to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from Fee @ McNutt Quad to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
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