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

By bus and train

To get from Skokie to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 208 bus from Golf Kedvale station to Davis Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N 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 54 min.

234min
Bus - 208
208
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Golf Kedvale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Skokie
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #346| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    55 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

Alternative route by bus and train via 208, UP-NW and GREYHOUND US0155S

To get from Skokie to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 208 bus from Golf Kedvale station to Cumberland Metra (484 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 5 hr 10 min.

310min
Bus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Golf Kedvale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Skokie
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (484 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20490
    55 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
    #652| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    63 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 Skokie to Dekalb

The distance between Skokie, Chicago and Dekalb, Chicago is approximately 79.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 234 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skokie 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 Skokie

Skokie is located at Skokie, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Golf Kedvale.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Skokie:

  • Dempster-Skokie
  • Oakton-Skokie

Train stations close to Skokie:

  • Central St.
  • Wilmette
  • Kenilworth

Bus stations close to Skokie:

  • Golf Kedvale
  • Golf Rd & Karlov Ave
  • Golf Rd & Keeler Ave

Public transit stations close to Dekalb, Chicago

Dekalb is located at Dekalb, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is University Cir (Dusable) Rt 5 / Rt 10 Stop #432.

Bus stations close to Dekalb:

  • University Cir (Dusable) Rt 5 / Rt 10 Stop #432
  • University Cir (Dusable) 2l / 2r Stop #538
  • University Cir (Dusable) Rt 17 Stop #634

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 208, UP-NW and GREYHOUND US0155S

To get from Skokie to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 208 bus from Golf Kedvale station to Cumberland Metra (484 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 5 hr 10 min.

310min
Bus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Golf Kedvale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Skokie
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (484 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20490
    55 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
    #652| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    63 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 Skokie to Dekalb?

    The fastest way takes 234 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line UP-N, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S.

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

    The alternative route takes 310 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 54 min.

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

    The 208 bus line goes from Davis Cta Station station near Skokie to Davis Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Davis Cta Station station near Dekalb in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Skokie and Dekalb in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the 208 bus from the Davis Cta Station stop near Skokie in Chicago.

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

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

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