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

From Aurora to Dekalb by bus and train

To get from Aurora to Dekalb in Chicago, take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Route 59 station. Next, take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Naperville (Route 59 Metra Station) station to Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Route 59
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Naperville (Route 59 Metra Station)
    ID NEM6
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Davenport Ground Transportation Ctr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dekalb
    Walk to
    Dekalb
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Aurora to Dekalb by bus and train via BNSF, UP-W and 12

To get from Aurora to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Aurora 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 3 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $13.75.

226min$13.75
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1210| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    58 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
    #19| 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 Aurora to Dekalb

The distance between Aurora, Chicago and Dekalb, Chicago is approximately 41.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aurora 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 Aurora

Aurora is located at Aurora, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Spring St & Broadway St.

Train stations close to Aurora:

  • Aurora

Bus stations close to Aurora:

  • Spring St & Broadway St
  • Spring St & Broadway
  • Spring St & Lasalle St

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

Alternative route from Aurora to Dekalb by bus and train via BNSF, UP-W and 12

To get from Aurora to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Aurora 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 3 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $13.75.

226min$13.75
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1210| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    58 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
    #19| 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S.

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

    The alternative route takes 226 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 12.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

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

    The BNSF train line goes from Aurora station near Aurora to #1246| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till #1246| Chicago Union Station station near Dekalb in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Aurora and Dekalb in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the BNSF train from the Aurora station near Aurora in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the #1246| Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Dekalb in Chicago.

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