How to get from Dekalb to Blue Island by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Dekalb to Blue Island in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station to Chicago Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Prairie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to Blue Island
Leaves from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    85 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #611| Blue Island-Vermont
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Prairie
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Blue Island
    Walk to
    Blue Island
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Dekalb to Blue Island in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station to Chicago Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Blue Island-Vermont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Bus - 126
126
Train - RIRI
Walk to Blue Island
Leaves from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    85 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Desplaines (East)
    ID 65
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Financial Place (East)
    ID 69
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #413| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Blue Island
    Walk to
    Blue Island
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dekalb to Blue Island

The distance between Dekalb, Chicago and Blue Island, Chicago is approximately 86.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 170 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dekalb to Blue Island by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Dekalb

Dekalb is located at Dekalb, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is University Cir (Dusable) Rt 5 / Rt 10 Stop #432.

Bus stations close to Dekalb:

  • University Cir (Dusable) Rt 5 / Rt 10 Stop #432
  • University Cir (Dusable) 2l / 2r Stop #538
  • University Cir (Dusable) Rt 17 Stop #634

Public transit stations close to Blue Island, Chicago

Blue Island is located at Blue Island, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Gregory St & Union St.

Train stations close to Blue Island:

  • Blue Island
  • Blue Island-Vermont
  • Prairie

Bus stations close to Blue Island:

  • Gregory St & Union St
  • Western Ave & Union St
  • Western Ave & York St

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Dekalb to Blue Island in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station to Chicago Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Blue Island-Vermont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Bus - 126
126
Train - RIRI
Walk to Blue Island
Leaves from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    85 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Desplaines (East)
    ID 65
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Financial Place (East)
    ID 69
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #413| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Blue Island
    Walk to
    Blue Island
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dekalb to Blue Island?

    The fastest way takes 170 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line RI.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dekalb to Blue Island?

    The alternative route takes 178 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line 126, Bus line RI.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dekalb and Blue Island in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dekalb to Blue Island in Chicago?

    The GREYHOUND US0155S bus line goes from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station near Dekalb to Chicago Bus Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Blue Island station near Blue Island in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Dekalb to Blue Island in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Dekalb and Blue Island in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dekalb to get to Blue Island in Chicago?

    Get on the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from the Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) stop near Dekalb in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dekalb and Blue Island in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Blue Island station, which is closest to Blue Island in Chicago.

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