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

By bus and train

To get from Joliet to DeKalb in Dekalb, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the HC train from Joliet station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0155S bus and finally take the 16 bus from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 station to Locust & 2nd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 25 min.

205min
Walk to train station
Train - HCHC
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Bus - 1616
Walk to DeKalb
Leaves from Joliet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - HCHC
    Wait for train
    HC
    #916| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Davenport Ground Transportation Ctr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
    ID 456
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Locust & 2nd
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to DeKalb
    Walk to
    DeKalb
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via HC, GREYHOUND US0155S and 17

To get from Joliet to DeKalb in Dekalb, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the HC train from Joliet station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0155S bus and finally take the 17 bus from Castle Dr at Lincoln Ter (Montgomery Hall) - Sb Stop #576 station to Locust & 2nd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 24 min.

204min
Walk to train station
Train - HCHC
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Bus - 1717
Walk to DeKalb
Leaves from Joliet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - HCHC
    Wait for train
    HC
    #916| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Davenport Ground Transportation Ctr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castle Dr at Lincoln Ter (Montgomery Hall) - Sb Stop #576
    ID 576
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Kishwaukee Hosp. - Eb Stop #599
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Locust & 2nd
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to DeKalb
    Walk to
    DeKalb
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Joliet to DeKalb

The distance between Joliet, Dekalb and DeKalb, Dekalb is approximately 108.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 205 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Joliet 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 Joliet

Joliet is located at Will, Illinois, Dekalb and the nearest public transit station is Joliet/Jefferson.

Bus stations close to Joliet:

  • Jefferson St & Joliet St

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 HC, GREYHOUND US0155S and 17

To get from Joliet to DeKalb in Dekalb, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the HC train from Joliet station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0155S bus and finally take the 17 bus from Castle Dr at Lincoln Ter (Montgomery Hall) - Sb Stop #576 station to Locust & 2nd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 24 min.

204min
Walk to train station
Train - HCHC
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Bus - 1717
Walk to DeKalb
Leaves from Joliet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - HCHC
    Wait for train
    HC
    #916| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Davenport Ground Transportation Ctr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castle Dr at Lincoln Ter (Montgomery Hall) - Sb Stop #576
    ID 576
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Kishwaukee Hosp. - Eb Stop #599
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Locust & 2nd
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to DeKalb
    Walk to
    DeKalb
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 205 minutes, using Bus line HC, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line 16.

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

    The alternative route takes 204 minutes, using Bus line HC, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line 17.

  • Is there a direct train between Joliet and DeKalb?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Joliet to DeKalb?

    The HC train line goes from Joliet station near Joliet in Chicago to #916| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till #916| Chicago Union Station station near DeKalb in Dekalb.

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

    The total travel time between Joliet in Chicago and DeKalb in Dekalb by train and bus is about 3 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the HC train from the Joliet station near Joliet in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the #916| Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to DeKalb in Dekalb.

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