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How to get fromDeKalb to Northwestern Universityby bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or subway

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

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  1. Bus, line 147 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Michigan & Hubbard to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 147
    3h 32m
    $14–23

  2. Line 12 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus bus 12
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Evanstontrain train
    3h 40m
    $8–17

  3. Drive 61.6 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Northwestern Universitycar car 61.6 mi
    1h 37m
    $12–17

  4. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Oak Parktrain train Up-W
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Fostersubway subway Purple Line
    4h 11m
    $8–20

DeKalb to Northwestern University by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Dekalb to Northwestern University via Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Sheridan & Foster in around 3h 32m.

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