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How to get fromTampa to DeKalbby plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Tampa to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TPA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 54m
    $111–423

  2. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SRQ - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    11h 25m
    $91–400

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    29h
    $205–340

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    44h 50m
    $999–1,537

  5. Drive  1,170.4 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to DeKalbcar car 1,170.4 mi
    21h 1m
    $214–309

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

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TPA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 17m
    $101–323

  7. Fly Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)plane plane PIE - RFD
    2. Take the taxi from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to DeKalbtaxi taxi
    5h 59m
    $220–625

  8. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SRQ - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    10h 58m
    $116–510

  9. Fly Tampa to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane TPA - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    11h 31m
    $709–1,210

Tampa to DeKalb by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration29hAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,082.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Dekalb via Atlanta Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 29h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tampa to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 44h 50m.

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