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

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Arlington Heights to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 606 bus from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr 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 Train Station station to Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 17 min.

197min
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    ID 9416
    110 yd • 2 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
    21 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
    Uic-Halsted
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    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

By bus and train

To get from Arlington Heights to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 208 bus from Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave station to Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy) 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 3 hr 18 min.

198min
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave
    ID 20352
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20392
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cumberland
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #654| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    43 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
    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 Arlington Heights to Dekalb

The distance between Arlington Heights, Chicago and Dekalb, Chicago is approximately 95.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 197 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights is located at Arlington Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr.

Train stations close to Arlington Heights:

  • Arlington Heights

Bus stations close to Arlington Heights:

  • Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
  • Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave
  • 519 W Algonquin Rd

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

By bus and train

To get from Arlington Heights to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 208 bus from Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave station to Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy) 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 3 hr 18 min.

198min
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave
    ID 20352
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20392
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cumberland
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #654| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    43 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
    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 Arlington Heights to Dekalb?

    The fastest way takes 197 minutes, using Bus line 606, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S.

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

    The alternative route takes 198 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S.

  • Is there a direct bus between Arlington Heights 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 17 min.

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

    The 606 bus line goes from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station near Arlington Heights to Rosemont Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Rosemont Cta Station station near Dekalb in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Arlington Heights and Dekalb in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 3 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the 606 bus from the Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr stop near Arlington Heights in Chicago.

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

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

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