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How to get fromBuffalo Grove to Northern Illinois Universityby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Buffalo Grove to Northern Illinois University by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cumberland to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    4h 41m
    $19–32

  2. Line 604 bus, line 554 bus, line 801 bus, train, line 12 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dundee/Oak Creek/Ellen to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus 604
    2. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 554
    3. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to Geneva Metra Stationbus bus 801
    4. Take the train from Geneva to Elburntrain train
    5. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456bus bus 12
    6h 42m
    $8–20

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cumberland to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    5h 30m
    $10–21

  4. Drive 51.1 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo Grove to Northern Illinois Universitycar car 51.1 mi
    1h 14m
    $10–14

Buffalo Grove to Northern Illinois University by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 96.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Buffalo Grove, Cook County, IL, USA and Northern Illinois University, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Dundee/Buffalo Grove to Northern Illinois University via State St & Stratford Rd, Cumberland, Chicago OTC, Elburn, Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, and W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456 in around 5h 30m.

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