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

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There are 10 ways to get from New Jersey to DeKalb by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 28m
    $131–876

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    22h 15m
    $150–226

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    32h 17m
    $286–660

  4. Drive  835.6 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to DeKalbcar car 835.6 mi
    14h 7m
    $153–221

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 39m
    $159–413

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JFK - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 7m
    $336–900

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 4m
    $139–263

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

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 35m
    $150–598

  9. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 30m
    $220–698

  10. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane EWR - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    11h
    $584–888

New Jersey to DeKalb by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration22h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 803.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 22h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 32h 17m.

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