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

From Plano to Dekalb by bus and train

To get from Plano to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Plano Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 12 bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station to W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 57 min.

477min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Plano Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Plano
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #31| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    88 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
    ID 662
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
    ID 456
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dekalb
    Walk to
    Dekalb
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Plano to Dekalb

The distance between Plano, Chicago and Dekalb, Chicago is approximately 115.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 477 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plano to Dekalb 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, Chicago

Dekalb is located at Dekalb, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is University Cir (Dusable) Rt 3 / Rt 4 Stop #484.

Bus stations close to Dekalb:

  • University Cir (Dusable) Rt 3 / Rt 4 Stop #484
  • University Cir (Dusable) Rt 5 / Rt 10 Stop #432
  • University Cir (Dusable) 2l / 2r Stop #538

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 477 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 12.

  • Is there a direct train between Plano and Dekalb in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Plano to Dekalb in Chicago?

    The ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train line goes from Chicago station near Plano to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago Union Station station near Dekalb in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Plano and Dekalb in Chicago by train and bus is about 7 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Plano to get to Dekalb in Chicago?

    Get on the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from the Chicago station near Plano in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Plano and Dekalb in Chicago?

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

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