There are 4 ways to get from DeKalb to Oak Lawn by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Bus, line 381 bus
best- Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay A to 95th St & Central Avebus 381 / ...
3h 33m$14–24Train, line 307 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Elburn to Oak Parktrain Up-W
- Take the bus from Harlem/Lake CTA to Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 2bus 307
3h 57m$8–22Train
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Oak Lawn Patriottrain Sws
4h 8m$10–21Drive 60.8 mi
- Drive from DeKalb to Oak Lawncar 60.8 mi
1h 17m$12–16
DeKalb to Oak Lawn by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Oak Lawn is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Oak Lawn is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $11 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to Oak Lawn. However, there are services departing from Dekalb and arriving at 95th St & Central Ave via Chicago Bus Station and 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from DeKalb to Oak Lawn. However, there are services departing from Elburn and arriving at Oak Lawn Patriot via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between DeKalb and Oak Lawn is 87 miles. The road distance is 61.1 miles.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Oak Lawn without a car is to bus and line 381 bus which takes 3h 33m and costs $14 - $24.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from DeKalb to Oak Lawn, including transfers.
DeKalb to Oak Lawn bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dekalb station.
DeKalb to Oak Lawn train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elburn station.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Oak Lawn is to bus and line 381 bus which takes 3h 33m and costs $14 - $24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $21 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Oak Lawn, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Dekalb to 95th St & Central Ave via Chicago Bus Station and 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay A in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Oak Lawn Patriot via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 8m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago Union Station to Oak Lawn Patriot
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
Train from Elburn to Oak Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay A to 95th St & Central Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–3
Bus from Harlem/Lake CTA to Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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Booking & Getting There
DeKalb to Oak Lawn bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
DeKalb to Oak Lawn train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Oak Lawn is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from DeKalb to Oak Lawn.
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