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How to get fromDeKalb to Oak Forestby train, bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or bus

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Oak Foresttrain train Ri
    4h
    $10–22

  2. Bus, line 352 bus

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J to Pace Harvey TC Bay Bbus bus 352
    4h 3m
    $16–26

  3. Drive  67.7 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Oak Forestcar car 67.7 mi
    1h 23m
    $12–17

  4. Train, subway, line 383 bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Oak Parktrain train
    2. Take the subway from Harlem-Green to Ashland/63rdsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Cicero Ave & 159th Stbus bus 383
    5h 9m
    $12–27

DeKalb to Oak Forest by bus, train, and foot

Calendar87Weekly Services
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 83.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Oak Forest, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Oak Forest via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, and LaSalle Street in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dekalb to 159th St & Laramie Ave via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, and Pace Harvey TC Bay C in around 4h 3m.

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