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How to get fromWood Dale to DeKalbby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Wood Dale to DeKalb by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Wood Dale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    3h 29m
    $15–26

  2. Drive 43.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wood Dale to DeKalbcar car 43.7 mi
    1h 7m
    $8–12

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Wood Dale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    4h 21m
    $11–21

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Wood Dale to DeKalbtaxi taxi 43.7 mi
    1h 7m
    $130–170

  5. Train, line 801 bus, line 12 bus

    1. Take the train from Wood Dale to Elgintrain train
    2. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to Geneva Metra Stationbus bus 801
    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
    4h 39m
    $10–22

Wood Dale to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 86.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Wood Dale, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Wood Dale to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 4h 21m.

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