How to get from Lake In The Hills to Dekalb by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Lake In The Hills to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 550 bus from Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr 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 43 min.

343min
Bus - 550
550
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lake In The Hills
  • 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
    50 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 Lake In The Hills to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 550 bus from Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr 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 8 min.

308min
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr
    ID 35868
    60 yd • 1 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
    10 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 Lake In The Hills to Dekalb

The distance between Lake In The Hills, Chicago and Dekalb, Chicago is approximately 117.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 343 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake In The Hills 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 Lake In The Hills

Lake In The Hills is located at Lake In The Hills, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr.

Train stations close to Lake In The Hills:

  • Crystal Lake
  • Pingree Road

Bus stations close to Lake In The Hills:

  • Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr
  • Virginia Rd & Main St
  • Virginia Rd & Berkshire Dr

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

Related Routes

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

To get from Lake In The Hills to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 550 bus from Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr 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 8 min.

308min
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr
    ID 35868
    60 yd • 1 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
    10 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 Lake In The Hills to Dekalb?

    The fastest way takes 343 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line MD-W, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake In The Hills to Dekalb?

    The alternative route takes 308 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lake In The Hills 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 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lake In The Hills to Dekalb in Chicago?

    The 550 bus line goes from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station near Lake In The Hills 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 Lake In The Hills to Dekalb in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Lake In The Hills and Dekalb in Chicago by bus and train is about 5 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lake In The Hills to get to Dekalb in Chicago?

    Get on the 550 bus from the Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 stop near Lake In The Hills in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lake In The Hills 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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