How to get from Dekalb to Darien by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Dekalb to Darien in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Westmont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

276min$12.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Darien
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
    #26| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    72 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Westmont
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Darien
    Walk to
    Darien
    2.19 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dekalb to Darien

The distance between Dekalb, Chicago and Darien, Chicago is approximately 85.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 276 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dekalb to Darien 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

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 Darien, Chicago

Darien is located at Darien, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Cass/Tall Pines.

Train stations close to Darien:

  • Westmont
  • Fairview Ave.
  • Clarendon Hills

Bus stations close to Darien:

  • Cass/Tall Pines
  • Cass/69th
  • Cass/Darien Club/Hinsbrook

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 276 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line BNSF.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dekalb to Darien 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 2 train lines till Darien station near Darien in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Dekalb to Darien in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Dekalb and Darien in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 36 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Dekalb to Darien?

    The ride from Dekalb to Darien costs $12.50.

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