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

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There are 5 ways to get from Saint Charles to DeKalb by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    10h 45m
    $177–278

  2. Drive  290.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Charles to DeKalbcar car 290.4 mi
    4h 53m
    $53–77

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    11h 21m
    $76–111

  4. Line 34 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Take the bus from 4375 Rider Trail North Sb to North Hanley Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus
    7h 25m
    $76–391

  5. Line 34 bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Take the bus from 4375 Rider Trail North Sb to North Hanley Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus
    7h 47m
    $296–741

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 45m

What companies run services between Saint Charles, MO, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Saint Charles to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Riverport Lane @ Riverport Eb, North Hanley Transit Center, NORTH HANLEY station, CIVIC CENTER station, St. Louis, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Saint Charles to Dekalb via 4375 Rider Trail North Sb, North Hanley Transit Center, Civic Center Transit Center, St Louis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 21m.

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