There are 2 ways to get from Macomb to DeKalb by train (Amtrak) or car
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Macomb to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Macomb to DeKalb is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Macomb to DeKalb is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Macomb station to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Macomb Station and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Macomb and DeKalb is 314 miles. The road distance is 185.7 miles.
The best way to get from Macomb to DeKalb without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Macomb to DeKalb, including transfers.
Macomb to DeKalb train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Macomb Station.
Macomb to DeKalb train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macomb to DeKalb is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Macomb to DeKalb.
There are 11+ hotels available in DeKalb.
What companies run services between Macomb, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Macomb Station to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 7h 13m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
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