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

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There are 4 ways to get from Urbana to DeKalb by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Champaign, IL - ISR to Downtown Chicagobus bus Champaign to Chicago Area NORTH
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    5h 25m
    $55–80

  2. Drive 145.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Urbana to DeKalbcar car 145.7 mi
    3h 14m
    $27–39

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    7h 27m
    $51–105

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the train from Oak Park to Elburntrain train Up-W
    8h 4m
    $29–56

Urbana to DeKalb by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Urbana, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Champaign, IL - ISR to Dekalb via Downtown Chicago and Chicago Bus Station in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Green & Race to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Illinois Terminal, Champaign-Urbana, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 7h 27m.

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