There are 3 ways to get from DeKalb to Deerfield by bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
3h 47m$17–33Train
cheapest- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Deerfieldtrain Md-N
4h 6m$10–22Drive 56.8 mi
- Drive from DeKalb to Deerfieldcar 56.8 mi
1h 22m$11–15
DeKalb to Deerfield by bus, foot, and train (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Deerfield is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Deerfield is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to Deerfield station. However, there are services departing from Dekalb and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from DeKalb to Deerfield. However, there are services departing from Elburn and arriving at Deerfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between DeKalb and Deerfield is 92 miles. The road distance is 57.2 miles.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Deerfield without a car is to bus which takes 3h 47m and costs $16 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from DeKalb to Deerfield, including transfers.
DeKalb to Deerfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dekalb station.
DeKalb to Deerfield train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elburn station.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Deerfield is to bus which takes 3h 47m and costs $16 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $22 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Deerfield, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $9–18 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Deerfield via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 6m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago Union Station to Deerfield
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
DeKalb to Deerfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
DeKalb to Deerfield train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Deerfield is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from DeKalb to Deerfield.
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