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How to get fromHarvard to DeKalbby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Harvard to DeKalb by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Harvard to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    5h 21m
    $11–21

  2. Drive  38.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Harvard to DeKalbcar car 38.8 mi
    59 min
    $8–11

  3. Train, line 550 bus, line 801 bus, line 12 bus

    1. Take the train from Harvard to Crystal Laketrain train
    2. Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Abus bus 550
    3. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop A to Geneva Metra Stationbus bus 801
    4. Take the train from Geneva to Elburntrain train
    5. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus 12
    6h 20m
    $11–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Harvard to DeKalbtaxi taxi 38.8 mi
    59 min
    $120–150

  5. Bus, line 550 bus, line 801 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayer/Diggins/Division to Crystal Lake Metra Stationbus bus 808
    2. Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Abus bus 550
    3. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop A to Geneva Metra Stationbus bus 801
    6h 48m
    $9–21

Harvard to DeKalb by train and bus

Calendar87Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 124.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Harvard, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Harvard to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayer/Diggins/Division to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490 via Crystal Lake Metra Station, Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop A, Geneva Metra Station, Geneva, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 6h 48m.

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