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

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There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to DeKalb by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or car

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SGF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 32m
    $70–310

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    13h 45m
    $91–172

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    13h 49m
    $136–276

  4. Drive 491.2 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to DeKalbcar car 491.2 mi
    8h 10m
    $90–130

Springfield to DeKalb by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration13h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 526.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Dekalb via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 45m.

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