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

By bus and train

To get from Dekalb to Riverside in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 station to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 307 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 307
307
Leaves from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
    ID 456
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
    ID 662
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #22| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8739
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave
    ID 6454
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 12, UP-W and 311

To get from Dekalb to Riverside in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 station to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 311 bus from Oak Park Ave & South Blvd / Cta Green Line station to Oak Park Ave & Ogden Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 311
311
Walk to Riverside
Leaves from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
    ID 456
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
    ID 662
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #22| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & South Blvd / Cta Green Line
    ID 7150
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 311311
    Wait for bus
    311
    47th/Lawndale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & Ogden Ave
    ID 7114
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Riverside
    Walk to
    Riverside
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dekalb to Riverside

The distance between Dekalb, Chicago and Riverside, Chicago is approximately 59.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dekalb to Riverside 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

Dekalb is located at Dekalb, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is University Cir (Dusable) Rt 5 / Rt 10 Stop #432.

Bus stations close to Dekalb:

  • University Cir (Dusable) Rt 5 / Rt 10 Stop #432
  • University Cir (Dusable) 2l / 2r Stop #538
  • University Cir (Dusable) Rt 17 Stop #634

Public transit stations close to Riverside, Chicago

Riverside is located at Riverside, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave.

Train stations close to Riverside:

  • Berwyn
  • Harlem Avenue
  • Lavergne

Bus stations close to Riverside:

  • Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave
  • Harlem Ave & 38th St
  • Harlem Ave & Blackhawk Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 12, UP-W and 311

To get from Dekalb to Riverside in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 station to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 311 bus from Oak Park Ave & South Blvd / Cta Green Line station to Oak Park Ave & Ogden Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 311
311
Walk to Riverside
Leaves from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
    ID 456
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
    ID 662
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #22| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & South Blvd / Cta Green Line
    ID 7150
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 311311
    Wait for bus
    311
    47th/Lawndale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & Ogden Ave
    ID 7114
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Riverside
    Walk to
    Riverside
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 307.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dekalb to Riverside?

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 311.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dekalb and Riverside in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dekalb to Riverside in Chicago?

    The 12 bus line goes from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 station near Dekalb to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave station near Riverside in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Dekalb and Riverside in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dekalb to get to Riverside in Chicago?

    Get on the 12 bus from the W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 stop near Dekalb in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dekalb and Riverside in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave stop, which is closest to Riverside in Chicago.

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