But the train is going to cost money, too. It s 16 miles from the station to the school. I m not really sure how long it will take, I guess an hour?Maybe you could advertise in Craigslist for a ride-share with another student?
Are you right in downtown Chicago or somewhere else? The UP West Line does not go quite that far. There was a bus that brought people from the Elburn Station to NIU but it does not run as frequently as the Metra trains arrive from what I saw before.Look at the link below which shows you NIU options, everything from this to ride sharing.As for the biking yes a 16 mile trip will take most people in decent shape an hour or a little more though keep in mind it s a little more hilly inland in the west burbs than in Chicago. I know from living in Glen ellyn though honestly I m not as familiar with the route from Elburn to Dekalb.Good for you for looking into mass transit - I hope it works out for you.