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How to get fromOak Park to Northern Illinois Universityby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Oak Park to Northern Illinois University by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train, line 12 bus

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    1. Take the train from Oak Park to Elburntrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456bus bus 12
    2h 58m
    $6–15

  2. Line 126 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Clintonbus bus 126
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    3h 34m
    $12–22

  3. Drive 58.8 mi

    1. Drive from Oak Park to Northern Illinois Universitycar car 58.8 mi
    1h 5m
    $11–16

Oak Park to Northern Illinois University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar88Weekly Services
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Northern Illinois University via Jackson & Clinton, Chicago Bus Station, and Dekalb in around 3h 34m.

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