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How to get fromNorthern Illinois University to Homewoodby train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Northern Illinois University to Homewood by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Millennium Station to Homewoodtrain train Me
    4h 26m
    $14–25

  2. Line 12 bus, train, subway, line 359 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus bus 12
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Oak Parktrain train
    3. Take the subway from Harlem-Green to Rooseveltsubway subway
    4. Take the subway from Roosevelt to 95thsubway subway
    5. Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay O to 183rd St & Dixie Hwybus bus 359
    5h 36m
    $10–24

  3. Bus, line 352 bus, line 356 bus

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J to Pace Harvey TC Bay Bbus bus 352
    4. Take the bus from Pace Harvey TC Bay K to Dixie Hwy & 183rd Stbus bus 356
    4h 29m
    $14–29

  4. Drive 74.6 mi

    1. Drive from Northern Illinois University to Homewoodcar car 74.6 mi
    1h 30m
    $14–20

Northern Illinois University to Homewood by foot, bus, and train

Calendar87Weekly Services
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 88.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Northern Illinois University, IL, USA and Homewood, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Northern Illinois University to Homewood via W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456, Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Washington & Canal, Randolph & Michigan, and Millennium Station in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Northern Illinois University to Dixie Hwy & 183rd St via Dekalb, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Pace Harvey TC Bay B, and Pace Harvey TC Bay K in around 4h 29m.

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