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

The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Joliet is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Joliet is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between DeKalb and Joliet?

No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Dekalb and arriving at Pace Transit Center via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between DeKalb and Joliet?

No, there is no direct train from DeKalb to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Elburn and arriving at Joliet via LaSalle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from DeKalb to Joliet?

The distance between DeKalb and Joliet is 117 miles. The road distance is 51.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from DeKalb to Joliet without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $13 - $26.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from DeKalb to Joliet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the DeKalb to Joliet bus from?

DeKalb to Joliet bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dekalb station.

Where do I catch the DeKalb to Joliet train from?

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

Train or bus from DeKalb to Joliet?

The best way to get from DeKalb to Joliet is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $13 - $26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $23 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the DeKalb to Joliet bus arrive?

DeKalb to Joliet bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the DeKalb to Joliet train arrive?

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

Can I drive from DeKalb to Joliet?

Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Joliet is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from DeKalb to Joliet.

Where can I stay near Joliet?

There are 73+ hotels available in Joliet.

DeKalb to Joliet - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 12 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from DeKalb to Joliet by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
3h 55m
$14–26
Line 12 bus, train, line 715 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus 12
2. Take the train from Elburn to Glen Ellyntrain
3. Take the bus from Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra to Yorktown Centerbus 715
4. Take the bus from Yorktown Center to Ottawa St & Clinton Stbus 834
5h 34m
$8–19
Train
1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
4h 35m
$12–23
Drive 51.3 mi
1. Drive from DeKalb to Jolietcar 51.3 mi
1h 10m
$10–14

DeKalb to Joliet by bus and foot

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3h 55mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116.8 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Dekalb to Pace Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Joliet via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, and LaSalle Street in around 4h 35m.

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