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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 - Bus Stop 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 8m
    $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 40m
    $12–22

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Naperville to DeKalbtaxi taxi 36.6 mi
    40 min
    $120–150

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

    1. Take the bus from Naperville Station - Bus Stop A to Aurora Transportation Center - Bus Stop Cbus bus 530
    2. Take the bus from Aurora Transportation Center - Bus Stop 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 45m
    $8–19

Naperville to DeKalb by train and bus

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 46.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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 - Bus Stop E, Geneva Metra, Geneva, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 4h 8m. 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 40m.

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