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

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There are 4 ways to get from Jacksonville to DeKalb by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 41m
    $154–254

  2. Drive 211 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jacksonville to DeKalbcar car 211 mi
    3h 44m
    $39–56

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Ymcataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    8h 42m
    $127–176

  4. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pace Transit Center Bay C to Yorktown Centerbus bus 834
    9h 45m
    $143–225

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 279.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Jacksonville to DeKalb. However, you can take the taxi to Springfield, take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Washington & Jefferson, take the bus to Washington & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, take the train to Elburn, walk to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, then take the line 12 bus to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Ymca, take the line 7 bus to Transfer Center Stop B, walk to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, then take the bus to Dekalb.

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