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How to get fromPalatine to DeKalbby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Palatine to DeKalb by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    3h 43m
    $18–29

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    4h 29m
    $9–18

  3. Drive 44.5 mi

    1. Drive from Palatine to DeKalbcar car 44.5 mi
    1h 4m
    $9–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palatine to DeKalbtaxi taxi 44.5 mi
    1h 4m
    $140–170

Palatine to DeKalb by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 94.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Palatine, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Palatine to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 4h 29m.

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