How to get from Sycamore to Chicago by bus?

By bus

To get from Sycamore to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 21 bus from N. Maple St at W. Exchange St (Dekalb County Courthouse) - Nb Stop #340 station to Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Target (Walkway) - Sb Stop #682 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station to Chicago Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min.

191min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Bus - 1717
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from N. Maple St at W. Exchange St (Dekalb County Courthouse) - Nb Stop #340

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N. Maple St at W. Exchange St (Dekalb County Courthouse) - Nb Stop #340
    ID 340
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Grant St at Stark Ave. (Civic Apts) - Eb Stop #300
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Target (Walkway) - Sb Stop #682
    ID 682
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Holmes Student Center (West Side) - Stop #630
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Psychology Building
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    85 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    0.92 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 21, 18 and GREYHOUND US0155S

To get from Sycamore to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 21 bus from N. Maple St at W. Exchange St (Dekalb County Courthouse) - Nb Stop #340 station to Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Target (Walkway) - Sb Stop #682 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 18 bus and finally take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station to Chicago Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min.

191min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Bus - 1818
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from N. Maple St at W. Exchange St (Dekalb County Courthouse) - Nb Stop #340

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N. Maple St at W. Exchange St (Dekalb County Courthouse) - Nb Stop #340
    ID 340
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Grant St at Stark Ave. (Civic Apts) - Eb Stop #300
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Target (Walkway) - Sb Stop #682
    ID 682
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    University Cir (Dusable) Rt 18 / Rt 19 Stop #628
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Russell Rd. at Lucinda Ave. - Sb Stop #509
    ID 509
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 7
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    85 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    0.92 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sycamore to Chicago

The distance between Sycamore, Chicago and Chicago, Chicago is approximately 77.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 191 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sycamore to Chicago by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Sycamore

Sycamore is located at W State Street, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Maple & Exchange-Courthouse.

Bus stations close to Sycamore:

  • Maple & Exchange-Courthouse
  • California & State-Carls Fargo
  • State & Main-Post Office

Public transit stations close to Chicago, Chicago

Chicago is located at Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
  • Harrison
  • Jackson (Red)

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South)
  • State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (North)
  • State & Van Buren (North)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 21, 18 and GREYHOUND US0155S

To get from Sycamore to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 21 bus from N. Maple St at W. Exchange St (Dekalb County Courthouse) - Nb Stop #340 station to Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Target (Walkway) - Sb Stop #682 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 18 bus and finally take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station to Chicago Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min.

191min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Bus - 1818
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from N. Maple St at W. Exchange St (Dekalb County Courthouse) - Nb Stop #340

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N. Maple St at W. Exchange St (Dekalb County Courthouse) - Nb Stop #340
    ID 340
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Grant St at Stark Ave. (Civic Apts) - Eb Stop #300
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Target (Walkway) - Sb Stop #682
    ID 682
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    University Cir (Dusable) Rt 18 / Rt 19 Stop #628
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Russell Rd. at Lucinda Ave. - Sb Stop #509
    ID 509
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 7
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    85 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    0.92 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sycamore to Chicago?

    The fastest way takes 191 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line 17, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sycamore to Chicago?

    The alternative route takes 191 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line 18, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sycamore and Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sycamore to Chicago?

    The 21 bus line goes from N. Maple St at W. Exchange St (Dekalb County Courthouse) - Nb Stop #340 station near Sycamore in Sycamore to Grant St at Stark Ave. (Civic Apts) - Eb Stop #300 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Chicago station near Chicago in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Sycamore to Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Sycamore in Sycamore and Chicago in Chicago by bus is about 3 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sycamore to get to Chicago?

    Get on the 21 bus from the N. Maple St at W. Exchange St (Dekalb County Courthouse) - Nb Stop #340 stop near Sycamore in Sycamore.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Sycamore and Chicago?

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

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