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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    8h 44m
    $60–77

  2. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 32m
    $56–314

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    12h 2m
    $93–193

  4. Drive 346 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to DeKalbcar car 346 mi
    6h 14m
    $64–92

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

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - 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 7m
    $61–364

  6. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    9h 30m
    $62–119

  7. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 32m
    $77–410

  8. Bus to Covington, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 38m
    $171–866

  9. Bus to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 15m
    $81–456

Louisville to DeKalb by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Dekalb via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 44m.

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