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How to get fromKnoxville to DeKalbby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Knoxville to DeKalb by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Mcghee Tyson Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TYS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 24m
    $126–468

  2. Drive to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Knoxville to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)car car
    2. Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CHA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 23m
    $72–327

  3. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Nashvillebus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Central 5Th Ave - Bay 11 to Clarksville Exit 11 Park And Ridebus bus 94
    3. Take the bus from Clarksville Park & Ride to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Carbondale to Homewoodtrain train
    5. Drive from Homewood to DeKalbcar car
    16h 53m
    $321–478

  4. Drive  578.7 mi

    1. Drive from Knoxville to DeKalbcar car 578.7 mi
    10h 25m
    $103–148

  5. Fly Mcghee Tyson Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TYS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 50m
    $111–358

  6. Drive to Asheville Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Knoxville to Asheville-Airport-AVLcar car
    2. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AVL - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 50m
    $75–332

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Nashvillebus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    17h 22m
    $220–318

Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration2h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 546.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Knoxville, TN, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Knoxville to Dekalb via Knoxville, Nashville, Charlotte Pike & Lellyett St Eb, Central 5Th Ave - Bay 1, Central 4Th Ave - Bay 13, Fulton Station Outbound, Nashville Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 17h 22m.

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