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How to get fromDowners Grove to DeKalbby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Downers Grove to DeKalb by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 715 bus, train, line 12 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Yorktown Center to Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metrabus bus 715
    2. Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus 12
    4h 23m
    $8–17

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    4h 28m
    $11–21

  3. Drive 42.6 mi

    1. Drive from Downers Grove to DeKalbcar car 42.6 mi
    47 min
    $8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downers Grove to DeKalbtaxi taxi 42.6 mi
    47 min
    $130–160

Downers Grove to DeKalb by bus and train

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Downers Grove, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Downers Grove to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 4h 28m.

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