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How to get from Aurora to Dekalb by bus and train?
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
BNSFGREYHOUND US0155SLeaves from Aurora
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationAurora140 yd • 2 min
- 2BNSFWait for trainBNSF#1246| Chicago Union Station
- 3
Ride to train stationRoute 599 min - 4Walk to bus stationNaperville (Route 59 Metra Station)ID NEM640 yd • 1 min
- 5GREYHOUND US0155SWait for busGREYHOUND US0155SDavenport Ground Transportation Ctr
- 6Ride to bus stationDekalb (Holmes Student Center)ID DKB645 min
- 7Walk toDekalb650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route 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
BNSFUP-W12Leaves from Aurora
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationAurora140 yd • 2 min
- 2BNSFWait for trainBNSF#1210| Chicago Union Station
- 3Ride to train stationChicago Union Station58 min
- 4Walk to train stationChicago Otc410 yd • 5 min
- 5UP-WWait for trainUP-W#19| Elburn
- 6Ride to train stationElburn88 min
- 7Walk to bus stationRailroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662ID 662100 yd • 2 min
- 812Wait for bus12W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
- 9Ride to bus stationW Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456ID 45645 min
- 10Walk toDekalb550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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
Related Routes
- Sycamore to Dekalb
- Algonquin to Dekalb
- Bull Valley to Dekalb
- Carpentersville to Dekalb
- Lake In The Hills to Dekalb
- Markham to Dekalb
- Skokie to Dekalb
- State & Lake (North) to Dekalb
- Millennium Station to Dekalb
- Aurora to Mendota
- Aurora to Bourbonnais
- Aurora to Cortland
- Aurora to Addison
- Aurora to Bartlett
- Aurora to Batavia
- Aurora to Bellwood
- Aurora to Bolingbrook
- Aurora to Carol Stream
- Aurora to Chicago
- Aurora to Clarendon Hills
Alternative route 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
BNSFUP-W12Leaves from Aurora
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationAurora140 yd • 2 min
- 2BNSFWait for trainBNSF#1210| Chicago Union Station
- 3Ride to train stationChicago Union Station58 min
- 4Walk to train stationChicago Otc410 yd • 5 min
- 5UP-WWait for trainUP-W#19| Elburn
- 6Ride to train stationElburn88 min
- 7Walk to bus stationRailroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662ID 662100 yd • 2 min
- 812Wait for bus12W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
- 9Ride to bus stationW Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456ID 45645 min
- 10Walk toDekalb550 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.
