There are 4 ways to get from Winnetka to DeKalb by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Winnetka to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
4h 13m$8–17Line 147 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus 147
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus Greyhound US0155S
4h 26m$15–27Drive 60.4 mi
- Drive from Winnetka to DeKalbcar 60.4 mi
1h 29m$11–16Line 423 bus, line 90 bus, train
- Take the bus from Elm St & Birch St to Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Avebus 423
- Take the bus from Harlem Blue Line Station to Harlem/Lake Green Line Stationbus 90
- Take the train from Oak Park to Elburntrain
5h 7m$11–21
Winnetka to DeKalb by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winnetka to DeKalb is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Winnetka to DeKalb is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $11 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Winnetka to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Green Bay Rd & Pine St and arriving at Dekalb via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Winnetka and DeKalb is 79 miles. The road distance is 60.7 miles.
The best way to get from Winnetka to DeKalb without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $8 - $17.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Winnetka to DeKalb, including transfers.
Winnetka to DeKalb bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Paulina & Howard Terminal station.
The best way to get from Winnetka to DeKalb is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $8 - $17. Alternatively, you can line 147 bus and bus, which costs $15 - $27 and takes 4h 26m.
Winnetka to DeKalb bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Michigan & Washington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winnetka to DeKalb is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Winnetka to DeKalb.
What companies run services between Winnetka, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Winnetka 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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Green Bay Rd & Pine St to Dekalb via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 4h 26m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Winnetka to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–4
Train from Oak Park to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Harlem Blue Line Station to Harlem/Lake Green Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Elm St & Birch St to Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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