There are 3 ways to get from Highland Park to DeKalb by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Highland Park to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
4h 25m$9–18Line 213 bus, line 147 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Laurel Ave & Green Bay Rd to Howard CTA Stationbus 213
- Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus 147
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus
4h 58m$15–26Drive 59.4 mi
- Drive from Highland Park to DeKalbcar 59.4 mi
1h 27m$11–16
Highland Park to DeKalb by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Highland Park to DeKalb is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Highland Park to DeKalb is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Highland Park to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Laurel Ave & Green Bay Rd and arriving at Dekalb via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Highland Park to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Highland Park and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Highland Park and DeKalb is 85 miles. The road distance is 59.8 miles.
The best way to get from Highland Park to DeKalb without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $8 - $18.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Highland Park to DeKalb, including transfers.
Highland Park to DeKalb bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Laurel Ave & Green Bay Rd station.
Highland Park to DeKalb train services, operated by Metra, depart from Highland Park station.
The best way to get from Highland Park to DeKalb is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $8 - $18. Alternatively, you can line 213 bus and line 147 bus and bus, which costs $15 - $27 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Highland Park, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Highland Park 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 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laurel Ave & Green Bay Rd to Dekalb via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 4h 58m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Highland Park to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $3–4
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Laurel Ave & Green Bay Rd to Howard CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Highland Park to DeKalb bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Howard CTA Station.
Highland Park to DeKalb train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Highland Park to DeKalb is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Highland Park to DeKalb.
There are 11+ hotels available in DeKalb.