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How to get fromKansas City to DeKalbby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to DeKalb by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    10h 25m
    $98–158

  2. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MHK - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 33m
    $77–334

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    11h 30m
    $154–305

  4. Drive 461.2 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to DeKalbcar car 461.2 mi
    7h 40m
    $85–122

  5. Fly Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus
    7h 40m
    $79–451

  6. Fly Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus
    8h 3m
    $359–771

  7. Fly Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MCI - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    10h 15m
    $150–793

Kansas City to DeKalb by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 479.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Kansas City to Dekalb via Des Moines in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490 via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 11h 30m.

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