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

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Dekalb to Burbank in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 12 bus from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 station to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Washington/Wells station to Midway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min.

219min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Burbank
Leaves from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
    ID 456
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
    ID 662
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #22| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    77 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Burbank
    Walk to
    Burbank
    2.38 mi • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dekalb to Burbank

The distance between Dekalb, Chicago and Burbank, Chicago is approximately 77.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 219 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dekalb to Burbank 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 Burbank, Chicago

Burbank is located at Burbank, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 79th/Kilpatrick (W).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Burbank:

  • Midway

Train stations close to Burbank:

  • Ashburn
  • Wrightwood
  • Oak Lawn

Bus stations close to Burbank:

  • 79th/Kilpatrick (W)
  • 79th Street & Cicero
  • 79th Street & Cicero (West)

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dekalb to Burbank?

    The fastest way takes 219 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line ORANGE LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dekalb to Burbank in Chicago?

    The 12 bus line goes from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 station near Dekalb to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Chicago 'L' line till Burbank station near Burbank in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Dekalb and Burbank in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 3 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the 12 bus from the W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 stop near Dekalb in Chicago.

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

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

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