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

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There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis to DeKalb by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    11h 5m
    $76–144

  2. Drive 360.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to DeKalbcar car 360.6 mi
    6h 7m
    $66–96

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    12h 44m
    $142–292

  4. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 19m
    $231–423

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from UMN - Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    14h 28m
    $107–174

  6. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 13m
    $66–373

  7. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSP - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 24m
    $642–1,090

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

    1. Take the bus from UMN - Minneapolis to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RST - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    10h 2m
    $105–543

Minneapolis to DeKalb by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 498.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 5m

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 44m.

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