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

By bus and train

To get from Algonquin to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 550 bus from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Chicago Train Station station to Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 29 min.

329min
Bus - 550
550
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Algonquin
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2240| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    101 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    30 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
    120 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dekalb
    Walk to
    Dekalb
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 550, UP-NW and GREYHOUND US0155S

To get from Algonquin to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 550 bus from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Chicago Train Station station to Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 21 min.

321min
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy
    ID 35861
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #652| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    105 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    550 yd • 7 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
    120 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 Algonquin to Dekalb

The distance between Algonquin, Chicago and Dekalb, Chicago is approximately 111.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 329 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Algonquin 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 Algonquin

Algonquin is located at Algonquin, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy.

Bus stations close to Algonquin:

  • Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy
  • Randall Rd & Commons Dr
  • Randall Rd & County Line Rd

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
  • Lucinda Ave at Lincoln Hall - Eb Stop #433
  • Lucinda Ave at Campus Recreation Center - Wb Stop #464

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 550, UP-NW and GREYHOUND US0155S

To get from Algonquin to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 550 bus from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Chicago Train Station station to Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 21 min.

321min
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy
    ID 35861
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #652| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    105 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    550 yd • 7 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
    120 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 Algonquin to Dekalb?

    The fastest way takes 329 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line MD-W, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S.

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

    The alternative route takes 321 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 29 min.

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

    The 550 bus line goes from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station near Algonquin to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station near Dekalb in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Algonquin and Dekalb in Chicago by bus and train is about 5 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the 550 bus from the Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 stop near Algonquin in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 stop, which is closest to Dekalb in Chicago.

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