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

From Markham to Dekalb by bus and train

To get from Markham to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 354 bus from Dixie Hwy & 158th St station to 147th St & Waverly Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RI 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 4 hr 42 min.

282min
Bus - 354
354
Train - RIRI
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Dixie Hwy & 158th St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Markham
  • 2
    Bus - 354354
    Wait for bus
    354
    Pace Harvey Tc Bay J
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    147th St & Waverly Ave
    ID 3050
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Midlothian
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #426| Lasalle Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    0.53 mi • 12 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 from Markham to Dekalb by bus and train via 364, RI and GREYHOUND US0155S

To get from Markham to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 364 bus from 159th St & Hoyne Ave station to 159th St & Cicero Ave (Metra Station) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RI 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 4 hr 14 min.

254min
Walk to bus stationBus - 364
364
Train - RIRI
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from 159th St & Hoyne Ave
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    159th St & Hoyne Ave
    ID 6196
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 364364
    Wait for bus
    364
    Herion Way at Wheeler
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    159th St & Cicero Ave (Metra Station)
    ID 6136
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oak Forest
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #426| Lasalle Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    0.53 mi • 12 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 Markham to Dekalb
The distance between Markham, Chicago and Dekalb, Chicago is approximately 92.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 282 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Markham 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 Markham

Markham is located at Markham, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Dixie Hwy & 158th St.

Train stations close to Markham:

  • Hazel Crest
  • Calumet
  • Harvey

Bus stations close to Markham:

  • Dixie Hwy & 158th St
  • Dixie Hwy & 159th St
  • Dixie Hwy & 157th 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 18 / Rt 19 Stop #628.

Bus stations close to Dekalb:

  • University Cir (Dusable) Rt 18 / Rt 19 Stop #628
  • University Cir (Dusable) Rt 17 Stop #634
  • University Cir (Dusable) Rt 5 / Rt 10 Stop #432
Related Routes

Alternative route from Markham to Dekalb by bus and train via 364, RI and GREYHOUND US0155S

To get from Markham to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 364 bus from 159th St & Hoyne Ave station to 159th St & Cicero Ave (Metra Station) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RI 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 4 hr 14 min.

254min
Walk to bus stationBus - 364
364
Train - RIRI
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from 159th St & Hoyne Ave
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    159th St & Hoyne Ave
    ID 6196
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 364364
    Wait for bus
    364
    Herion Way at Wheeler
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    159th St & Cicero Ave (Metra Station)
    ID 6136
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oak Forest
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #426| Lasalle Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    0.53 mi • 12 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 Markham to Dekalb?

    The fastest way takes 282 minutes, using Bus line 354, Bus line RI, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S.

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

    The alternative route takes 254 minutes, using Bus line 364, Bus line RI, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 42 min.

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

    The 354 bus line goes from Pace Harvey Tc Bay J station near Markham to 147th St & Waverly Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 147th St & Waverly Ave station near Dekalb in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Markham and Dekalb in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the 354 bus from the Pace Harvey Tc Bay J stop near Markham in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the 147th St & Waverly Ave stop, which is closest to Dekalb in Chicago.

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