There are 3 ways to get from DeKalb to Northbrook by bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
3h 40m$35–52Train
cheapest- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Northbrooktrain Md-N
3h 59m$10–22Drive 56.5 mi
- Drive from DeKalb to Northbrookcar 56.5 mi
1h 22m$11–15
DeKalb to Northbrook by bus, foot, and train (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Northbrook is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Northbrook is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $10 - $15.
The distance between DeKalb and Northbrook is 89 miles. The road distance is 56.9 miles.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Northbrook without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from DeKalb to Northbrook, including transfers.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Northbrook is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $22 and takes 3h 59m.
Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Northbrook is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from DeKalb to Northbrook.
There are 258+ hotels available in Northbrook.
What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $19–26 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Northbrook via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 59m.
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago Union Station to Northbrook
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- 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
- $19–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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