There are 4 ways to get from University of Notre Dame to DeKalb by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus Greyhound US0155S
4h 27m$33–57Drive 151.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from University of Notre Dame to DeKalbcar 151.1 mi
2h 57m$28–40Train
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Stationtrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
6h$41–55Bus, train
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
6h 3m$54–81
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Notre Dame to DeKalb is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from University of Notre Dame to DeKalb is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Notre Dame to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from University of Notre Dame to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from South Bend Airport and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between University of Notre Dame and DeKalb is 161 miles. The road distance is 152 miles.
The best way to get from University of Notre Dame to DeKalb without a car is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from University of Notre Dame to DeKalb, including transfers.
University of Notre Dame to DeKalb bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
University of Notre Dame to DeKalb train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from South Bend Airport station.
The best way to get from University of Notre Dame to DeKalb is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $55 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between University of Notre Dame, IN, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from University of Notre Dame to Dekalb via South Bend, IN and Chicago Bus Station in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of Notre Dame to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490 via South Bend Airport, Millennium Station, Randolph & Stetson, Madison & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 6h.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
University of Notre Dame to DeKalb bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
University of Notre Dame to DeKalb train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Millennium Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Notre Dame to DeKalb is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from University of Notre Dame to DeKalb.
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