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How to get fromResearch Triangle to DeKalbby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Research Triangle to DeKalb by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeRDU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    6h 30m
    $87–452

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus
    27h 27m
    $130–329

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union StationtrainFloridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburntrainUp-W
    29h 16m
    $184–361

  4. Drive 830.9 mi

    1. Drive from Research Triangle to DeKalbcar830.9 mi
    14h 43m
    $152–219

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

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeRDU - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
    6h 56m
    $92–347

Research Triangle to DeKalb by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration27h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Dekalb via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 27h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Research Triangle to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Cary, Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 29h 16m.

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