What is the cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Cary?

The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Cary is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from DeKalb to Cary?

The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Cary is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between DeKalb and Cary?

No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to Cary station. However, there are services departing from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 and arriving at Crystal Lake Metra Station via Geneva Metra Station and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

Is there a direct train between DeKalb and Cary?

No, there is no direct train from DeKalb to Cary. However, there are services departing from Elburn and arriving at Cary via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from DeKalb to Cary?

The distance between DeKalb and Cary is 101 miles. The road distance is 39.5 miles.

How do I travel from DeKalb to Cary without a car?

The best way to get from DeKalb to Cary without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $8 - $20.

How long does it take to get from DeKalb to Cary?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from DeKalb to Cary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the DeKalb to Cary bus from?

DeKalb to Cary bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Geneva Metra Station.

Where do I catch the DeKalb to Cary train from?

DeKalb to Cary train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elburn station.

Train or bus from DeKalb to Cary?

The best way to get from DeKalb to Cary is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $8 - $20. Alternatively, you can line 801 bus and line 550 bus, which costs $9 - $23 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the DeKalb to Cary bus arrive?

DeKalb to Cary bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station.

Where does the DeKalb to Cary train arrive?

DeKalb to Cary train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from DeKalb to Cary?

Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Cary is 39 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from DeKalb to Cary.

Where can I stay near Cary?

There are 170+ hotels available in Cary.

DeKalb to Cary - 4 ways to travel via train, line 801 bus, line 550 bus

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

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1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain Up-Nw
4h 17m
$8–20
Line 801 bus, line 550 bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva Metra Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1bus 801
2. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to Crystal Lake Metra Stationbus 550
5h 26m
$10–23
Drive 39.3 mi
1. Drive from DeKalb to Carycar 39.3 mi
1h 1m
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from DeKalb to Carytaxi 39.3 mi
1h 1m
$120–150

DeKalb to Cary by bus and train

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4h 17mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 100.3 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Cary, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Cary via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Cary via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Geneva, Geneva Metra Station, Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1, Crystal Lake Metra Station, and Crystal Lake in around 5h 26m.

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