There are 3 ways to get from Libertyville to DeKalb by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Libertyville to Chicago Union StationMd-N
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburnUp-W
4h 52m$7–20Line 56 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Canal56
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to DekalbGreyhound US0155S
5h 57m$28–46Drive 56 mi
- Drive from Libertyville to DeKalb56 mi
1h 21m$11–15
Libertyville to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Libertyville to DeKalb is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Libertyville to DeKalb is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Libertyville to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Ave & Park Ave and arriving at Dekalb via Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Madison & Canal and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Libertyville and DeKalb is 98 miles. The road distance is 56.3 miles.
The best way to get from Libertyville to DeKalb without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $7 - $21.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Libertyville to DeKalb, including transfers.
Libertyville to DeKalb bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Jefferson Park Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Libertyville to DeKalb is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $7 - $21. Alternatively, you can line 56 bus and bus, which costs $27 - $50 and takes 5h 57m.
Libertyville to DeKalb bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Washington & Canal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Libertyville to DeKalb is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Libertyville to DeKalb.
What companies run services between Libertyville, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Libertyville to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Ave & Park Ave to Dekalb via Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Canal, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 5h 57m.
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Libertyville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Canal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- 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
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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