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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Fox Lake to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    4h 26m
    $16–28

  2. Line 806 bus, line 550 bus, line 801 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand/Route 12 to Crystal Lake Metra Stationbus bus 806
    2. Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1bus bus 550
    3. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to Geneva Metra Stationbus bus 801
    6h 47m
    $9–21

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Fox Lake to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    5h 18m
    $13–24

  4. Drive 55.4 mi

    1. Drive from Fox Lake to DeKalbcar car 55.4 mi
    1h 24m
    $11–15

Fox Lake to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Fox Lake, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Fox Lake 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 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand/Route 12 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490 via Crystal Lake Metra Station, Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1, Geneva Metra Station, Geneva, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 6h 47m.

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