There are 3 ways to get from Grayslake to DeKalb by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Grayslake to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-N
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
5h 2m$13–23Drive 57.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grayslake to DeKalbcar 57.8 mi
1h 27m$11–16Line 574 bus, line 272 bus, bus, line 56 bus
- Take the bus from College of Lake County to Hawthorn Mallbus 574
- Take the bus from Hawthorn Mall to Golf Mill Stationbus 272
- Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus 270
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus 56
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus
7h 39m$18–30
Grayslake to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grayslake to DeKalb is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Grayslake to DeKalb is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Grayslake to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Center/Slusser and arriving at Dekalb via College of Lake County, Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Grayslake to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Grayslake and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Grayslake and DeKalb is 104 miles. The road distance is 58.2 miles.
The best way to get from Grayslake to DeKalb without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $12 - $23.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Grayslake to DeKalb, including transfers.
Grayslake to DeKalb bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from College of Lake County station.
Grayslake to DeKalb train services, operated by Metra, depart from Grayslake station.
The best way to get from Grayslake to DeKalb is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $12 - $23. Alternatively, you can line 574 bus and line 272 bus and bus and line 56 bus, which costs $17 - $35 and takes 7h 39m.
What companies run services between Grayslake, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Grayslake 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 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Center/Slusser to Dekalb via College of Lake County, Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 39m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Grayslake to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from College of Lake County to Hawthorn Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1
Bus from Hawthorn Mall to Golf Mill Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–2
Bus from Golf Mill Station to Jefferson Park Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jefferson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- 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
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Grayslake to DeKalb bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Hawthorn Mall station.
Grayslake to DeKalb train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grayslake to DeKalb is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Grayslake to DeKalb.
There are 11+ hotels available in DeKalb.