There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to DeKalb by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus Greyhound US0155S
11h 5m$69–133Drive 360.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to DeKalbcar 360.6 mi
6h 7m$66–96Train
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
12h 43m$122–272Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSP - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
7h 20m$241–723Bus, train
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
14h 29m$92–169Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSP - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
7h 13m$66–403Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MSP - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
9h 24m$636–1,085
Minneapolis to DeKalb by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to DeKalb is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to DeKalb is to drive which takes 6h 7m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
The distance between Minneapolis and DeKalb is 501 miles. The road distance is 362.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to DeKalb without a car is to bus which takes 11h 5m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Minneapolis to DeKalb, including transfers.
Minneapolis to DeKalb bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to DeKalb train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to DeKalb is to bus which takes 11h 5m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 12h 43m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490 via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 12h 43m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to DeKalb bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Minneapolis to DeKalb train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to DeKalb is 363 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Minneapolis to DeKalb.
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