There are 3 ways to get from DeKalb to Libertyville by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Libertyvilletrain Md-N
4h 30m$12–23Drive 56 mi
cheapest- Drive from DeKalb to Libertyvillecar 56 mi
1h 23m$11–15Bus, line 56 bus
- Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus 56
5h 55m$33–46
DeKalb to Libertyville by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Libertyville is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Libertyville is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to Libertyville. However, there are services departing from Dekalb and arriving at Milwaukee Ave & Park Ave via Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Golf Mill Station and Hawthorn Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from DeKalb to Libertyville. However, there are services departing from Elburn and arriving at Libertyville via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between DeKalb and Libertyville is 98 miles. The road distance is 56.3 miles.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Libertyville without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $11 - $23.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from DeKalb to Libertyville, including transfers.
DeKalb to Libertyville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dekalb station.
DeKalb to Libertyville train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elburn station.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Libertyville is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $11 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus and line 56 bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Libertyville, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Libertyville via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dekalb to Milwaukee Ave & Park Ave via Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Golf Mill Station, and Hawthorn Mall in around 5h 55m.
- 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 Libertyville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
- 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
- $11–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $26–40
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
DeKalb to Libertyville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
DeKalb to Libertyville train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Libertyville is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from DeKalb to Libertyville.
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