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How to get fromLos Angeles to DeKalbby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to DeKalb by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    10h
    $112–294

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    47h 39m
    $1,229–1,889

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station 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
    2d 1h
    $410–611

  4. Drive  1,951.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to DeKalbcar car 1,951.4 mi
    30h 30m
    $334–482

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 59m
    $157–514

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 57m
    $126–580

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ONT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    10h 50m
    $127–485

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    11h 27m
    $215–927

  9. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    12h 48m
    $117–456

Los Angeles to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,229Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,835.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Naperville, Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 47h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dekalb via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 1h.

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