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

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There are 7 ways to get from Salt Lake City to DeKalb by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    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 50m
    $106–484

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    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 Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Dekalbbus bus
    31h 55m
    $234–379

  3. 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 1m
    $450–1,131

  4. Drive  1,333.2 mi

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

  5. 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 6m
    $191–394

  6. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SLC - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Dekalbbus bus
    11h 6m
    $110–481

  7. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SLC - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    11h 26m
    $177–796

Salt Lake City to DeKalb by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,337.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

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 Iowa City in around 31h 55m. 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 1m.

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