There are 3 ways to get from Mundelein to DeKalb by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Mundelein to Chicago Union Stationtrain Ncs
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
4h 51m$13–23Drive 52.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mundelein to DeKalbcar 52.6 mi
1h 18m$10–14Line 56 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus 56
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus Greyhound US0155S
6h 10m$17–29
Mundelein to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mundelein to DeKalb is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Mundelein to DeKalb is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Mundelein to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Hawley St & Seymour Ave and arriving at Dekalb via Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Mundelein to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Mundelein and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Mundelein and DeKalb is 100 miles. The road distance is 53 miles.
The best way to get from Mundelein to DeKalb without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $12 - $23.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Mundelein to DeKalb, including transfers.
Mundelein to DeKalb bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Jefferson Park Transit Center station.
Mundelein to DeKalb train services, operated by Metra, depart from Mundelein station.
The best way to get from Mundelein to DeKalb is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $12 - $23. Alternatively, you can line 56 bus and bus, which costs $17 - $29 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Mundelein, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Mundelein to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hawley St & Seymour Ave to Dekalb via Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Mundelein to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jefferson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- 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
Mundelein to DeKalb bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Washington & Jefferson station.
Mundelein to DeKalb train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mundelein to DeKalb is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Mundelein to DeKalb.
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