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How to get fromDeKalb to Miamiby train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from DeKalb to Miami by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane ORD - MIA
    7h 47m
    $178–511

  2. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane MDW - MIA
    7h 37m
    $118–571

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Stationbus bus
    33h 5m
    $232–408

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2d 2h
    $1,110–1,819

  5. Drive  1,374.6 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Miamicar car 1,374.6 mi
    24h 15m
    $227–328

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane MDW - FLL
    8h 43m
    $152–727

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane ORD - FLL
    8h 58m
    $122–367

DeKalb to Miami by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration33h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$232Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,280.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Dekalb to Miami Airport Station via Chicago Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 33h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Miami Amtrak Station via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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