What is the cheapest way to get from O'Hare to DeKalb?

The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to DeKalb is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from O'Hare to DeKalb?

The fastest way to get from O'Hare to DeKalb is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between O'Hare and DeKalb?

No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from East River Rd & Berwyn and arriving at Dekalb via Jefferson Park Transit Center and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from O'Hare to DeKalb?

The distance between O'Hare and DeKalb is 63 miles. The road distance is 53.2 miles.

How do I travel from O'Hare to DeKalb without a car?

The best way to get from O'Hare to DeKalb without a car is to line 90 bus and train and line 12 bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $11 - $23.

How long does it take to get from O'Hare to DeKalb?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from O'Hare to DeKalb, including transfers.

Where do I catch the O'Hare to DeKalb bus from?

O'Hare to DeKalb bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Jefferson Park Transit Center station.

Where does the O'Hare to DeKalb bus arrive?

O'Hare to DeKalb bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Washington & Jefferson station.

Can I drive from O'Hare to DeKalb?

Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to DeKalb is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from O'Hare to DeKalb.

Where can I stay near DeKalb?

There are 11+ hotels available in DeKalb.

O'Hare to DeKalb - 3 ways to travel via train, line 90 bus, and line 12 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from O'Hare to DeKalb by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Line 90 bus, train, line 12 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Harlem Blue Line Station to Harlem/Lake Green Line Stationbus 90
2. Take the train from Oak Park to Elburntrain
3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus 12
4h 13m
$12–23
Drive 52.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from O'Hare to DeKalbcar 52.9 mi
1h 16m
$10–14
Line 56 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus 56
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus Greyhound US0155S
4h 19m
$12–22

O'Hare to DeKalb by subway, bus, and train

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4h 13mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 62.7 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from East River Rd & Berwyn to Dekalb via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 4h 19m.

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