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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 Midway International Airport, train

    best
    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 53m
    $157–634

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

    cheapest
    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 51m
    $136–580

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    47h 11m
    $638–1,379

  4. 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
    $325–601

  5. Drive 1,951.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to DeKalbcar car 1,951.4 mi
    30h 30m
    $357–515

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

    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 6m
    $137–394

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    10h 38m
    $152–596

  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 37m
    $215–877

  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
    $210–460

Los Angeles to DeKalb by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration47h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$638Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,836.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 53m

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 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 47h 11m. 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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