There are 4 ways to get from Glenview to DeKalb by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Golf to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-N
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
4h 17m$11–21Line 90 bus, train
- Take the bus from Harlem & Higgins to Harlem/Lake Green Line Stationbus 90
- Take the train from Oak Park to Elburntrain Up-W
4h 36m$11–21Drive 58.7 mi
- Drive from Glenview to DeKalbcar 58.7 mi
1h 22m$11–16Line 147 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus 147
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus Greyhound US0155S
4h 49m$14–25
Glenview to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glenview to DeKalb is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Glenview to DeKalb is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Glenview to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Glenview Glenayre and arriving at Dekalb via Old Orchard Mall - Macys, Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Glenview to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Golf and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Glenview and DeKalb is 79 miles. The road distance is 59 miles.
The best way to get from Glenview to DeKalb without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $11 - $21.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Glenview to DeKalb, including transfers.
Glenview to DeKalb bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Paulina & Howard Terminal station.
Glenview to DeKalb train services, operated by Metra, depart from Golf station.
The best way to get from Glenview to DeKalb is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $11 - $21. Alternatively, you can line 147 bus and bus, which costs $13 - $26 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Glenview, Cook County, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Golf 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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glenview Glenayre to Dekalb via Old Orchard Mall - Macys, Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 4h 49m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Golf to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Oak Park to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Harlem & Higgins to Harlem/Lake Green Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Glenview to DeKalb bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Michigan & Washington station.
Glenview to DeKalb train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glenview to DeKalb is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Glenview to DeKalb.
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