What is the cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to DeKalb?

The cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to DeKalb is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 56 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to DeKalb?

The fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to DeKalb is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $7 - $11.

How far is it from Crystal Lake to DeKalb?

The distance between Crystal Lake and DeKalb is 106 miles. The road distance is 39.2 miles.

How do I travel from Crystal Lake to DeKalb without a car?

The best way to get from Crystal Lake to DeKalb without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $10 - $20.

How long does it take to get from Crystal Lake to DeKalb?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Crystal Lake to DeKalb, including transfers.

Train or bus from Crystal Lake to DeKalb?

The best way to get from Crystal Lake to DeKalb is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $10 - $20. Alternatively, you can line 550 bus and line 801 bus and line 12 bus, which costs $7 - $19 and takes 5h 2m.

Can I drive from Crystal Lake to DeKalb?

Yes, the driving distance between Crystal Lake to DeKalb is 39 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Crystal Lake to DeKalb.

Where can I stay near DeKalb?

There are 11+ hotels available in DeKalb.

Crystal Lake to DeKalb - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 550 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Crystal Lake to DeKalb by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
4h 56m
$10–19
Line 550 bus, line 801 bus, line 12 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1bus 550
2. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to Geneva Metra Stationbus 801
3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490bus 12
5h 2m
$7–18
Drive 39 mi
1. Drive from Crystal Lake to DeKalbcar 39 mi
56 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Crystal Lake to DeKalbtaxi 39 mi
56 min
$110–140

Crystal Lake to DeKalb by train and bus

87Weekly Services

4h 56mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Crystal Lake to DeKalb.

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Distance: 104.9 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490 via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1, Geneva Metra Station, Geneva, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 5h 2m.

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