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How to get fromBuffalo Grove to DeKalbby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo Grove to DeKalb by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cumberland to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    4h 26m
    $24–33

  2. Line 604 bus, line 554 bus, line 801 bus, train, line 12 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dundee/Oak Creek/Ellen to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus 604
    2. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 554
    3. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to Geneva Metra Stationbus bus 801
    4. Take the train from Geneva to Elburntrain train
    5. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus bus 12
    6h 24m
    $8–20

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cumberland to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    5h 11m
    $10–21

  4. Drive 49.6 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo Grove to DeKalbcar car 49.6 mi
    1h 11m
    $10–14

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Buffalo Grove to DeKalbtaxi taxi 49.6 mi
    1h 11m
    $140–180

Buffalo Grove to DeKalb by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Buffalo Grove, Cook County, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Dundee/Buffalo Grove to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via State St & Stratford Rd, Cumberland, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 5h 11m.

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