What is the cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Skokie?

The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Skokie is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 1h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from DeKalb to Skokie?

The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Skokie is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $11 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between DeKalb and Skokie?

No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to Skokie. However, there are services departing from Dekalb and arriving at Oakton & Crawford via Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard and Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between DeKalb and Skokie?

No, there is no direct train from DeKalb to Skokie. However, there are services departing from Elburn and arriving at Main St. via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from DeKalb to Skokie?

The distance between DeKalb and Skokie is 98 miles. The road distance is 60.8 miles.

How do I travel from DeKalb to Skokie without a car?

The best way to get from DeKalb to Skokie without a car is to bus and line 147 bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $29 - $45.

How long does it take to get from DeKalb to Skokie?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from DeKalb to Skokie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the DeKalb to Skokie bus from?

DeKalb to Skokie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dekalb station.

Where do I catch the DeKalb to Skokie train from?

DeKalb to Skokie train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elburn station.

Train or bus from DeKalb to Skokie?

The best way to get from DeKalb to Skokie is to bus and line 147 bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $29 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7 - $17 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the DeKalb to Skokie bus arrive?

DeKalb to Skokie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the DeKalb to Skokie train arrive?

DeKalb to Skokie train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from DeKalb to Skokie?

Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Skokie is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from DeKalb to Skokie.

Where can I stay near Skokie?

There are 1269+ hotels available in Skokie.

DeKalb to Skokie - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 147 bus, and car

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

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Bus, line 147 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
2. Take the bus from Michigan & Hubbard to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus 147
3h 15m
$30–41
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
3h 24m
$8–17
Drive 60.5 mi
1. Drive from DeKalb to Skokiecar 60.5 mi
1h 25m
$11–16
Train, line 22 bus
1. Take the train from Elburn to Oak Parktrain Up-W
2. Take the bus from Dearborn & Wacker/Lake to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus 22
4h 33m
$10–24

DeKalb to Skokie by bus and foot

28Weekly Services

3h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 96.9 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Skokie, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Dekalb to Oakton & Crawford via Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard, and Paulina & Howard Terminal in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, Metra operates a train from Elburn to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 1h 28m.

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