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

By bus and train

To get from Bolingbrook to DeKalb in Dekalb, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 834 bus from Rte 53 & Briarcliff Rd station to Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Naperville (Route 59 Metra Station) station to Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 53 min.

233min
Walk to bus stationBus - 834
834
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to DeKalb
Leaves from Rte 53 & Briarcliff Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rte 53 & Briarcliff Rd
    ID 15421
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave)
    ID 15493
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Downers Grove
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1201| Aurora
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Route 59
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Naperville (Route 59 Metra Station)
    ID NEM6
    40 yd • 1 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
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to DeKalb
    Walk to
    DeKalb
    0.91 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Bolingbrook to DeKalb in Dekalb, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 850 bus from Rte 53 & Northridge Ave/Lee Ln station to Monroe Between Dearborn/State (Drop Off Only) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' 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 3 hr 21 min.

201min
Walk to bus stationBus - 850
850
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to DeKalb
Leaves from Rte 53 & Northridge Ave/Lee Ln

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rte 53 & Northridge Ave/Lee Ln
    430 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 850850
    Wait for bus
    850
    Michigan Ave & Superior St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Monroe Between Dearborn/State (Drop Off Only)
    ID 33908
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Monroe-Blue
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    300 yd • 4 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 Bolingbrook to DeKalb

The distance between Bolingbrook, Dekalb and DeKalb, Dekalb is approximately 56.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 233 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bolingbrook 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 Bolingbrook

Bolingbrook is located at Bolingbrook, Dekalb and the nearest public transit station is Rte 53 & Briarcliff Rd.

Bus stations close to Bolingbrook:

  • Rte 53 & Briarcliff Rd

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

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Bolingbrook to DeKalb in Dekalb, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 850 bus from Rte 53 & Northridge Ave/Lee Ln station to Monroe Between Dearborn/State (Drop Off Only) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' 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 3 hr 21 min.

201min
Walk to bus stationBus - 850
850
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to DeKalb
Leaves from Rte 53 & Northridge Ave/Lee Ln

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rte 53 & Northridge Ave/Lee Ln
    430 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 850850
    Wait for bus
    850
    Michigan Ave & Superior St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Monroe Between Dearborn/State (Drop Off Only)
    ID 33908
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Monroe-Blue
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    300 yd • 4 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 Bolingbrook to DeKalb?

    The fastest way takes 233 minutes, using Bus line 834, Bus line BNSF, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S.

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

    The alternative route takes 201 minutes, using Bus line 850, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bolingbrook and DeKalb?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bolingbrook to DeKalb?

    The 834 bus line goes from Rte 53 & Briarcliff Rd station near Bolingbrook in Bolingbrook to Branding Ln & Finley Rd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till DeKalb station near DeKalb in Dekalb.

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

    The total travel time between Bolingbrook in Bolingbrook and DeKalb in Dekalb by bus and train is about 3 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bolingbrook to get to DeKalb?

    Get on the 834 bus from the Rte 53 & Briarcliff Rd stop near Bolingbrook in Bolingbrook.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bolingbrook and DeKalb?

    Get off the bus at the DeKalb stop, which is closest to DeKalb in Dekalb.

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