There are 3 ways to get from Lake Forest to DeKalb by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
4h 35m$9–18Line 213 bus, line 147 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station 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
5h 34m$18–31Drive 62 mi
- Drive from Lake Forest to DeKalbcar 62 mi
1h 31m$12–17
Lake Forest to DeKalb by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to DeKalb is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Forest to DeKalb is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Forest station to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Highland Park Metra Station and arriving at Dekalb via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Lake Forest. and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Lake Forest and DeKalb is 91 miles. The road distance is 62.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to DeKalb without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $9 - $18.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Lake Forest to DeKalb, including transfers.
Lake Forest to DeKalb bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Highland Park Metra Station.
Lake Forest to DeKalb train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lake Forest. station.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to DeKalb is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $9 - $18. Alternatively, you can line 213 bus and line 147 bus and bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Lake Forest, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Lake Forest. 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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lake Forest. to Dekalb via Highland Park, Highland Park Metra Station, Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 5h 34m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–4
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Howard CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Forest to DeKalb bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Howard CTA Station.
Lake Forest to DeKalb train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Forest to DeKalb is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Lake Forest to DeKalb.
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