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

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There are 3 ways to get from Plano to DeKalb by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 802 bus, line 12 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Plano Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Aurora Transportation Center Bay E to Geneva Metrabus bus 802
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus 12
    5h 7m
    $17–36

  2. Drive 28.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Plano to DeKalbcar car 28.4 mi
    45 min
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Plano to DeKalbtaxi taxi 28.4 mi
    45 min
    $90–110

Plano to DeKalb by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 69.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Plano to DeKalb. However, you can take the train to Naperville Amtrak Station, take the train to Aurora, walk to Aurora Transportation Center Bay E, take the line 802 bus to Geneva Metra, walk to Geneva, take the train to Elburn, walk to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, then take the line 12 bus to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490. Alternatively, you can drive from Plano to DeKalb in around 45 min.

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