There are 4 ways to get from Palatine to Northern Illinois University by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus Greyhound US0155S
3h 59m$18–29Train
cheapest- Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
4h 47m$9–18Drive 45.9 mi
- Drive from Palatine to Northern Illinois Universitycar 45.9 mi
1h 7m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palatine to Northern Illinois Universitytaxi 45.9 mi
1h 7m$140–180
Palatine to Northern Illinois University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palatine to Northern Illinois University is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Palatine to Northern Illinois University is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct train from Palatine to Northern Illinois University. However, there are services departing from Palatine and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Palatine and Northern Illinois University is 96 miles. The road distance is 46.2 miles.
The best way to get from Palatine to Northern Illinois University without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 59m and costs $17 - $29.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Palatine to Northern Illinois University, including transfers.
Palatine to Northern Illinois University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Palatine station.
Palatine to Northern Illinois University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palatine to Northern Illinois University is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Palatine to Northern Illinois University.
There are 11+ hotels available in Northern Illinois University.
What companies run services between Palatine, IL, USA and Northern Illinois University, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Palatine to Northern Illinois University via Chicago OTC, Elburn, Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, and W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456 in around 4h 47m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Palatine to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Palatine to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $3–4
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
UnCrabby Cabby
- Phone
- +1 630 397 9029
Niles Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 847 647 8777
O'Hare Taxi LLC
- Phone
- +1 630 589 4152
303 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 847-303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Executive Taxi
- Phone
- +1 217-637-8808
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