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How to get fromNaperville to DeKalbby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 802 bus, line 12 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Aurora Transportation Center Bay E to Geneva Metrabus bus 802
    2. 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 7m
    $10–20

  2. Drive 36.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Naperville to DeKalbcar car 36.6 mi
    40 min
    $7–10

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    4h 39m
    $12–22

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Naperville to DeKalbtaxi taxi 36.6 mi
    40 min
    $110–140

  5. Line 530 bus, line 802 bus, line 12 bus

    1. Take the bus from Naperville Metra to Aurora Transportation Center Bay Cbus bus 530
    2. Take the bus from Aurora Transportation Center Bay E to Geneva Metrabus bus 802
    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 44m
    $8–19

Naperville to DeKalb by train and bus

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 46.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Naperville to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490 via Aurora, Aurora Transportation Center Bay E, Geneva Metra, Geneva, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Naperville to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 4h 39m.

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