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How to get fromWaukesha to DeKalbby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or train

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    6h 44m
    $39–60

  2. Drive  89.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waukesha to DeKalbcar car 89.3 mi
    2h 2m
    $17–24

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    7h 58m
    $68–112

  4. Bus, subway, train

    1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Take the subway from O'Hare to Forest Parksubway subway
    3. Take the train from Oak Park to Elburntrain train
    8h 44m
    $54–73

Waukesha to DeKalb by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Waukesha, WI, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to Dekalb via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 7h 58m.

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