There are 4 ways to get from Quincy to DeKalb by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Quincy Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
8h 9m$139–263Drive 251.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Quincy to DeKalbcar 251.8 mi
4h 28m$46–67Bus
- Take the bus from Quincy Public Transit Hub to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus
12h 15m$81–149Fly, train
- Fly from Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane UIN - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
6h 19m$107–201
Quincy to DeKalb by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Quincy to DeKalb is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Quincy to DeKalb is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Quincy to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Quincy Public Transit Hub and arriving at Dekalb via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Quincy station to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Quincy Amtrak Station and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Quincy and DeKalb is 374 miles. The road distance is 253.3 miles.
The best way to get from Quincy to DeKalb without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs $130 - $270.
It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Quincy to DeKalb, including transfers.
Quincy to DeKalb bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Quincy Public Transit Hub station.
Quincy to DeKalb train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Quincy Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Quincy to DeKalb is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs $130 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 12h 15m.
What companies run services between Quincy, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Quincy to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Quincy Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quincy Public Transit Hub to Dekalb via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 15m.
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Quincy Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Quincy Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Quincy Public Transit Hub to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Quincy to DeKalb bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Quincy to DeKalb train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Quincy to DeKalb is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Quincy to DeKalb.
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