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How to get fromIllinois State University to DeKalbby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Illinois State University to DeKalb by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    6h 20m
    $42–89

  2. Drive  115.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Illinois State University to DeKalbcar car 115.2 mi
    1h 56m
    $21–31

  3. Bus, line 715 bus, train, line 12 bus

    1. Take the bus from Watterson Commons to Oakbrook Mallbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Yorktown Center to Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metrabus bus 715
    3. Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Elburntrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus 12
    7h 36m
    $52–78

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    8h 28m
    $43–69

Illinois State University to DeKalb by foot, train, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Illinois State University, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Illinois State University to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Bloomington-Normal, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Illinois State University to Dekalb via Bloomington-Normal and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 28m.

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