How to get from McHenry to DeKalb by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from McHenry to DeKalb in Dekalb, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Mchenry station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Chicago Bus Station station to Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 35 min.

275min
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 60
60
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to DeKalb
Leaves from Mchenry

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mchenry
    1.09 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #610| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    82 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Madison (South)
    ID 18125
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harrison & Jefferson (West)
    ID 6365
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Davenport Ground Transportation Ctr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    90 min
  • 10
    Walk to DeKalb
    Walk to
    DeKalb
    0.91 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-NW, 20 and GREYHOUND US0155S

To get from McHenry to DeKalb in Dekalb, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Mchenry station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Chicago Bus Station station to Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 35 min.

275min
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 20
20
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to DeKalb
Leaves from Mchenry

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mchenry
    1.09 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #610| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    82 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
    ID 456
    1 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Davenport Ground Transportation Ctr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    90 min
  • 10
    Walk to DeKalb
    Walk to
    DeKalb
    0.91 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from McHenry to DeKalb

The distance between McHenry, Dekalb and DeKalb, Dekalb is approximately 122.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 275 min. Moovit will show you the directions from McHenry to DeKalb by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Dekalb – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to McHenry

McHenry is located at McHenry, Dekalb and the nearest public transit station is Green/John.

Train stations close to McHenry:

  • Mchenry

Bus stations close to McHenry:

  • Green/John
  • Front/Lillian
  • Front/Oak

Public transit stations close to DeKalb, Dekalb

DeKalb is located at DeKalb, Dekalb and the nearest public transit station is Locust St at 2nd St - Wb Stop #490.

Bus stations close to DeKalb:

  • Locust St at 2nd St - Wb Stop #490
  • Locust & 2nd
  • Locust & 6th-Wb

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-NW, 20 and GREYHOUND US0155S

To get from McHenry to DeKalb in Dekalb, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Mchenry station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Chicago Bus Station station to Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 35 min.

275min
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 20
20
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to DeKalb
Leaves from Mchenry

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mchenry
    1.09 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #610| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    82 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
    ID 456
    1 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Davenport Ground Transportation Ctr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    90 min
  • 10
    Walk to DeKalb
    Walk to
    DeKalb
    0.91 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from McHenry to DeKalb?

    The fastest way takes 275 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 60, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S.

  • What is the alternative route to get from McHenry to DeKalb?

    The alternative route takes 275 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 20, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S.

  • Is there a direct train between McHenry and DeKalb?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from McHenry to DeKalb?

    The UP-NW train line goes from Mchenry station near McHenry in Mchenry to #610| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till #610| Chicago Otc station near DeKalb in Dekalb.

  • How long does it take to travel from McHenry to DeKalb by train and bus?

    The total travel time between McHenry in Mchenry and DeKalb in Dekalb by train and bus is about 4 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near McHenry to get to DeKalb?

    Get on the UP-NW train from the Mchenry station near McHenry in Mchenry.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between McHenry and DeKalb?

    Get off the train at the #610| Chicago Otc stop, which is closest to DeKalb in Dekalb.

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