There are 3 ways to get from DeKalb to Lemont by bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the bus from Union Station to Lemont Metra Stationbus 755
3h 34m$14–24Train
cheapest- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lemonttrain Hc
4h 18m$10–22Drive 51.4 mi
- Drive from DeKalb to Lemontcar 51.4 mi
59 min$10–14
DeKalb to Lemont by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Lemont is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Lemont is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to Lemont station. However, there are services departing from Dekalb and arriving at Lemont Metra Station via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from DeKalb to Lemont. However, there are services departing from Elburn and arriving at Lemont via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between DeKalb and Lemont is 103 miles. The road distance is 51.7 miles.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Lemont without a car is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $13 - $25.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from DeKalb to Lemont, including transfers.
DeKalb to Lemont bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dekalb station.
DeKalb to Lemont train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elburn station.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Lemont is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $13 - $25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $22 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Lemont, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Dekalb to Lemont Metra Station via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Lemont via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 18m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lemont
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Union Station to Lemont Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $3–5
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More Questions & Answers
DeKalb to Lemont bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
DeKalb to Lemont train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Lemont is 52 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from DeKalb to Lemont.
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