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How to get fromSalt Lake City to DeKalbby plane, car, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Salt Lake City to DeKalb by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or train

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

    best
    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SLC - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to DeKalbcar car
    8h 17m
    $260–880

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SLC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 54m
    $141–624

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Davenportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Davenport to Dekalbbus bus
    32h
    $232–455

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    38h
    $530–1,061

  5. Drive 1,333.2 mi

    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to DeKalbcar car 1,333.2 mi
    20h 37m
    $244–352

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

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SLC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 2m
    $181–424

Salt Lake City to DeKalb by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration32hAverage Duration
Ticket$232Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,278.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Dekalb via Denver Union Station and Davenport in around 32h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salt Lake City 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 38h.

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