How to get from Dekalb to Dekalb by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Dekalb to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 600 bus from Northwest Transportation Center station to Rosemont Cta Station 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 7 min.

187min
Walk to bus stationBus - 600
600
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Northwest Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwest Transportation Center
    ID 23427
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    100 yd • 2 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
    41 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
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 606, BLUE LINE and GREYHOUND US0155S

To get from Dekalb to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 606 bus from 601 N Martingale Rd station to Rosemont Cta Station 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 35 min.

215min
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from 601 N Martingale Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    601 N Martingale Rd
    ID 23398
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    100 yd • 2 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
    41 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
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dekalb to Dekalb

The distance between Dekalb, Chicago and Dekalb, Chicago is approximately 97.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 187 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dekalb to Dekalb by Chicago 'L' and bus, 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) 2l / 2r Stop #538.

Bus stations close to Dekalb:

  • University Cir (Dusable) 2l / 2r Stop #538
  • University Cir (Dusable) Rt 18 / Rt 19 Stop #628
  • University Cir (Dusable) Rt 5 / Rt 10 Stop #432

Public transit stations close to Dekalb, Chicago

Dekalb is located at Dekalb, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456.

Bus stations close to Dekalb:

  • W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
  • Russell Rd. at Lucinda Ave. - Sb Stop #509
  • Annie Glidden Rd. at Stadium Dr (Graham Hall) - Nb Stop # 544

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 606, BLUE LINE and GREYHOUND US0155S

To get from Dekalb to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 606 bus from 601 N Martingale Rd station to Rosemont Cta Station 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 35 min.

215min
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from 601 N Martingale Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    601 N Martingale Rd
    ID 23398
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    100 yd • 2 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
    41 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
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 187 minutes, using Bus line 600, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S.

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

    The alternative route takes 215 minutes, using Bus line 606, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 7 min.

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

    The 600 bus line goes from Northwest Transportation Center station near Dekalb to Rosemont Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Dekalb station near Dekalb in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Dekalb and Dekalb in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 3 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the 600 bus from the Northwest Transportation Center stop near Dekalb in Chicago.

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

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

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