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How to get from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) to Chicago State University by bus and train?

From Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) to Chicago State University by bus and train

To get from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) to Chicago State University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train 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 29 bus from State & Washington (South) station to 95th Red Line Station (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

226min$9.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 29
29
Walk to Chicago State University
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
    110 yd • 2 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
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    88 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Washington (South)
    ID 1425
    0.62 mi • 14 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    95th Red Line Station (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    95th Red Line Station (East)
    ID 14001
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago State University
    Walk to
    Chicago State University
    0.92 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) to Chicago State University by bus and train via 12, UP-W and J14

To get from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) to Chicago State University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train 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 J14 bus from Washington & Canal (East) station to Jeffery & 95th Street (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

218min$9.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - J14
J14
Walk to Chicago State University
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
    110 yd • 2 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
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    88 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jeffery & 95th Street (South)
    ID 5236
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago State University
    Walk to
    Chicago State University
    1.84 mi • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) to Chicago State University

The distance between Dekalb (Holmes Student Center), Chicago and Chicago State University, Chicago is approximately 76.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 226 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) to Chicago State University by 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 (Holmes Student Center)

Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) is located at Dekalb (Holmes Student Center), Chicago and the nearest public transit station is W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456.

Bus stations close to Dekalb (Holmes Student Center):

  • W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
  • West Lincoln Hwy. at Normal Rd (Psych Building) - Eb Stop #444
  • Psychology Building

Public transit stations close to Chicago State University, Chicago

Chicago State University is located at Chicago State University, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 95th Street & Langley (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago State University:

  • 95th/Dan Ryan
  • 87th

Train stations close to Chicago State University:

  • 91st St.
  • 87th St. (Woodruff)
  • 103rdst.(Rosemoor)

Bus stations close to Chicago State University:

  • 95th Street & Langley (East)
  • 95th Street & King Drive (West)
  • 95th Street & King Drive (East)

Alternative route from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) to Chicago State University by bus and train via 12, UP-W and J14

To get from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) to Chicago State University in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train 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 J14 bus from Washington & Canal (East) station to Jeffery & 95th Street (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

218min$9.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - J14
J14
Walk to Chicago State University
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
    110 yd • 2 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
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    88 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jeffery & 95th Street (South)
    ID 5236
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago State University
    Walk to
    Chicago State University
    1.84 mi • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) to Chicago State University?

    The fastest way takes 226 minutes, using Bus line 12, Train line UP-W, Bus line 29.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) to Chicago State University?

    The alternative route takes 218 minutes, using Bus line 12, Train line UP-W, Bus line J14.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) and Chicago State University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) to Chicago State University?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) to Chicago State University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) in Dekalb and Chicago State University in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) to get to Chicago State University?

    Get on the 12 bus from the W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 stop near Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) in Dekalb.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) and Chicago State University?

    Get off the bus at the Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 stop, which is closest to Chicago State University in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) to Chicago State University?

    The ride from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) to Chicago State University costs $9.25.