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How to get fromSyracuse to DeKalbby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Syracuse to DeKalb by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SYR - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 18m
    $85–449

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    16h 47m
    $223–457

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    17h 45m
    $114–222

  4. Drive 732.4 mi

    1. Drive from Syracuse to DeKalbcar car 732.4 mi
    12h 46m
    $134–194

  5. Fly Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SYR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 59m
    $100–519

  6. Train to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Rochestertrain train
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 33m
    $130–655

  7. Train to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Rochestertrain train
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 58m
    $115–585

  8. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 47m
    $196–480

  9. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    10h 5m
    $206–410

Syracuse to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 699.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Syracuse, NY, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center 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 16h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Dekalb via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 17h 45m.

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