There are 4 ways to get from Joliet to DeKalb by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus Greyhound US0155S
4h$16–24Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Yorktown Centerbus 834
- Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Elburntrain Up-W
5h 49m$9–19Train
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
4h 57m$13–23Drive 50.9 mi
- Drive from Joliet to DeKalbcar 50.9 mi
1h 8m$10–14
Joliet to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joliet to DeKalb is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Joliet to DeKalb is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct train from Joliet to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Joliet and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Joliet and DeKalb is 109 miles. The road distance is 51.2 miles.
The best way to get from Joliet to DeKalb without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h and costs $15 - $24.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Joliet to DeKalb, including transfers.
Joliet to DeKalb train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet station.
Joliet to DeKalb train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to DeKalb is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Joliet to DeKalb.
There are 13+ hotels available in DeKalb.
What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Joliet to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via LaSalle Street, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 4h 57m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Glen Ellyn to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Greyhound
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