How to get from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to DeKalb County by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to DeKalb County by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to DeKalb County in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from O'Hare station to Clinton-Blue station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0155S bus and finally take the 19 bus from Castle Dr at Lincoln Ter (Montgomery Hall) - Sb Stop #576 station to Harvestore Dr. at Corporate Dr. (Superior Diesel) - Eb Stop #728 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to DeKalb County on the Moovit app.

231min
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Bus - 1919
Walk to DeKalb County
Leaves from O'Hare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago O Hare Airport ORD
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Davenport (Ground Transportation)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dekalb (Northern Illinois University)
    ID DKB6
    120 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castle Dr at Lincoln Ter (Montgomery Hall) - Sb Stop #576
    ID 576
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    University Cir (Dusable) Rt 18 / Rt 19 Stop #628
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvestore Dr. at Corporate Dr. (Superior Diesel) - Eb Stop #728
    ID 728
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to DeKalb County
    Walk to
    DeKalb County
    0.76 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to DeKalb County

The distance between Chicago O Hare Airport ORD, Chicago and DeKalb County, Chicago is approximately 94.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 231 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to DeKalb County by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to DeKalb County

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to DeKalb County using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Chicago O Hare Airport ORD) and destination (DeKalb County), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L' and bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to DeKalb County?

    The fastest way takes 231 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line 19.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Chicago O Hare Airport ORD and DeKalb County in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 51 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to DeKalb County in Chicago?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Clinton-Blue station near Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Chicago Bus Station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Chicago Bus Station near DeKalb County in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to DeKalb County in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Chicago O Hare Airport ORD and DeKalb County in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 3 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to get to DeKalb County in Chicago?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Clinton-Blue station near Chicago O Hare Airport ORD in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Chicago O Hare Airport ORD and DeKalb County in Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Chicago Bus Station, which is closest to DeKalb County in Chicago.

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