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

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There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to DeKalb by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane MSY - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to DeKalbcar car
    8h 19m
    $190–879

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSY - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 27m
    $111–513

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    23h 12m
    $314–629

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    24h 20m
    $233–341

  5. Drive 933.4 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to DeKalbcar car 933.4 mi
    15h 44m
    $171–247

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

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSY - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 53m
    $341–723

  7. Fly to Chicago Rockford International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)plane plane MSY - RFD
    2. Take the taxi from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to DeKalbtaxi taxi
    17h 22m
    $232–702

New Orleans to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$314Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,023.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 23h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dekalb via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 24h 20m.

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