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How to get fromFranklin Park to DeKalbby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Franklin Park to DeKalb by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Franklin Park to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    3h 19m
    $14–26

  2. Line 303 bus, train, line 12 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 25th Ave/Rose St & Franklin Ave to Forest Park CTA Stationbus bus 303
    2. Take the train from Oak Park 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 10m
    $9–19

  3. Drive 48.8 mi

    1. Drive from Franklin Park to DeKalbcar car 48.8 mi
    1h 12m
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Franklin Park to DeKalbtaxi taxi 48.8 mi
    1h 12m
    $150–190

Franklin Park to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 80.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Franklin Park, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Franklin Park to DeKalb. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Bus Station, then take the bus to Dekalb. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 25th Ave/Rose St & Franklin Ave to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490 via Forest Park CTA Station, Harlem/Lake CTA, Oak Park, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 4h 10m.

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