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How to get fromJefferson City to DeKalbby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Jefferson City to DeKalb by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Columbia Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane COU - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 28m
    $131–368

  2. Drive 370.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jefferson City to DeKalbcar car 370.3 mi
    6h 34m
    $68–98

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    11h 53m
    $141–281

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    13h 23m
    $130–205

  5. Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Jefferson City, Missouri to St Louis International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 34m
    $201–527

  6. Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Jefferson City, Missouri to St Louis International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 52m
    $416–867

Jefferson City to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 415.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Jefferson City Station 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 11h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Dekalb via Jefferson City, St Louis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 23m.

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