There are 3 ways to get from DeKalb to Fox Lake by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Laketrain Md-N
4h 13m$17–28Drive 55.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from DeKalb to Fox Lakecar 55.4 mi
1h 24m$11–15Train
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Laketrain Md-N
5h 12m$12–24
DeKalb to Fox Lake by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Fox Lake is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Fox Lake is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $10 - $15.
The distance between DeKalb and Fox Lake is 118 miles. The road distance is 55.8 miles.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Fox Lake without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 13m and costs $17 - $29.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from DeKalb to Fox Lake, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Fox Lake is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from DeKalb to Fox Lake.
There are 105+ hotels available in Fox Lake.
What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Fox Lake, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Fox Lake via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 12m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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