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How to get fromCrystal Lake to DeKalbby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Crystal Lake to DeKalb by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    4h 56m
    $10–19

  2. Line 550 bus, line 801 bus, line 12 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1bus bus 550
    2. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to Geneva Metra Stationbus bus 801
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus 12
    5h 1m
    $7–18

  3. Drive 39 mi

    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to DeKalbcar car 39 mi
    56 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Crystal Lake to DeKalbtaxi taxi 39 mi
    56 min
    $120–150

Crystal Lake to DeKalb by train and bus

Calendar87Weekly Services
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 104.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490 via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1, Geneva Metra Station, Geneva, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 5h 1m.

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