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There are 8 ways to get from Miami to DeKalb by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Miami International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MIA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 42m
    $119–381

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport 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
    32h 40m
    $231–398

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    2d 2h
    $1,138–1,750

  4. Drive  1,376.5 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to DeKalbcar car 1,376.5 mi
    24h 18m
    $228–329

  5. Fly Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MIA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 7m
    $179–511

  6. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane FLL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 23m
    $132–626

  7. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FLL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 39m
    $122–366

  8. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)plane plane FLL - RFD
    2. Take the taxi from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to DeKalbtaxi taxi
    5h 58m
    $233–705

Miami to DeKalb by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration32h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$231Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,259.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to Dekalb via Atlanta Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 32h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Miami Amtrak Station 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 2d 2h.

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