There are 3 ways to get from DeKalb to Rantoul by train (Amtrak), 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 Rantoul Amtraktrain Saluki / ...
5h 41m$44–94Drive 136.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from DeKalb to Rantoulcar 136.9 mi
3h 4m$25–37Bus
- Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the bus from Chicago to Walmart - Rantoulbus Chicago / ...
5h 51m$54–163
DeKalb to Rantoul by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Rantoul is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Rantoul is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to Rantoul. However, there are services departing from Dekalb and arriving at Walmart - Rantoul via Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from DeKalb to Rantoul. However, there are services departing from Elburn and arriving at Rantoul Amtrak via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between DeKalb and Rantoul is 177 miles. The road distance is 137.7 miles.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Rantoul without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from DeKalb to Rantoul, including transfers.
DeKalb to Rantoul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dekalb station.
DeKalb to Rantoul train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elburn station.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Rantoul is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $170 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Rantoul, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Rantoul Amtrak via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dekalb to Walmart - Rantoul via Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Chicago in around 5h 51m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rantoul Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Chicago to Walmart - Rantoul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–140
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $40–140
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More Questions & Answers
DeKalb to Rantoul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
DeKalb to Rantoul train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Rantoul is 138 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from DeKalb to Rantoul.
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