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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 20m
    $131–498

  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 18m
    $78–348

  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
    $244–398

  4. Drive 578.7 mi

    1. Drive from Knoxville to DeKalbcar car 578.7 mi
    10h 24m
    $106–153

  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 40m
    $126–448

  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 45m
    $81–363

  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 29m
    $207–317

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 546.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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 29m.

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