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

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There are 9 ways to get from Minnesota 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
    $75–123

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RST - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 12m
    $45–298

  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 57m
    $107–261

  4. Drive  360.6 mi

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

  5. 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 18m
    $251–723

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 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
    15h 40m
    $94–173

  7. 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 18m
    $71–423

  8. Fly Duluth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DLH - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 58m
    $50–282

  9. 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 31m
    $634–1,085

Minnesota to DeKalb by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 498.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 5m

What companies run services between Minnesota, 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 vehicle from Government Plaza Station to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 12h 57m.

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