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How to get fromWheeling to DeKalbby train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Wheeling to DeKalb by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wheeling to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Ncs
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    4h 31m
    $12–22

  2. Drive  50.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wheeling to DeKalbcar car 50.3 mi
    1h 14m
    $10–14

  3. Line 56 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Canalbus bus 56
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    4h 46m
    $19–27

  4. Line 234 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dundee/Northgate to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus 234
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    5h 22m
    $10–20

Wheeling to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 89.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Wheeling to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Ave & Dundee Rd to Dekalb via Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop B, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Canal, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 4h 46m.

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