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

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Dekalb to Cicero 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 PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton (Green/Pink) station to 54th/Cermak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

182min$9.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Walk to Cicero
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
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    54th/Cermak
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cicero
    Walk to
    Cicero
    0.81 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Dekalb to Cicero 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 307 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to Harlem Ave & Cermak Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

158min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 307
307
Walk to Cicero
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
    Oakpark
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8739
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Cermak Rd
    ID 7957
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cicero
    Walk to
    Cicero
    1.54 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dekalb to Cicero

The distance between Dekalb, Chicago and Cicero, Chicago is approximately 72.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 182 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dekalb to Cicero 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 Cicero, Chicago

Cicero is located at Cicero, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Cermak/Austin.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Cicero:

  • 54th/Cermak
  • Austin (Blue)
  • Cicero (Pink)

Train stations close to Cicero:

  • Lavergne
  • Cicero

Bus stations close to Cicero:

  • Cermak/Austin
  • Austin/Cermak
  • Austin/23rd

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Dekalb to Cicero 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 307 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to Harlem Ave & Cermak Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

158min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 307
307
Walk to Cicero
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
    Oakpark
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8739
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Cermak Rd
    ID 7957
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cicero
    Walk to
    Cicero
    1.54 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 182 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line PINK LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dekalb to Cicero?

    The alternative route takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 307.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dekalb and Cicero 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 2 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dekalb to Cicero 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 Cicero station near Cicero in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Dekalb and Cicero in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 3 hr 2 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus, train and Chicago 'L' fare from Dekalb to Cicero?

    The ride from Dekalb to Cicero costs $9.50.

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