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

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There are 9 ways to get from Princeton to DeKalb by train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

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    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 40m
    $149–818

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    25h 50m
    $180–295

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    33h 14m
    $568–989

  4. Drive  825.9 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton to DeKalbcar car 825.9 mi
    14h 35m
    $151–218

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

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station 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
    9h 57m
    $187–446

  6. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    10h 52m
    $223–722

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

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station 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
    10h 20m
    $157–266

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

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    11h 8m
    $153–622

  9. Train, bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newark Airport to Lehigh Valley Intl Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABE - ORD
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    12h 20m
    $151–436

Princeton to DeKalb by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration25h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 837.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Dekalb via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Midtown, and Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Princeton Jct., Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 33h 14m.

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