How to get from Howard to Dekalb by bus?

By bus

To get from Howard to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 147 bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal station to Michigan & Washington (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Chicago Bus Station station to Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min.

185min
Walk to bus stationBus - 147
147
Bus - 60
60
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Paulina & Howard Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 147147
    Wait for bus
    147
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    42 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harrison & Jefferson (West)
    ID 6365
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Davenport Ground Transportation Ctr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    90 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dekalb
    Walk to
    Dekalb
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 22, 126 and GREYHOUND US0155S

To get from Howard to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 22 bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal station to Clark & Adams (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Chicago Bus Station station to Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min.

186min
Walk to bus stationBus - 22
22
Bus - 126
126
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Paulina & Howard Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Clark & Harrison (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clark & Adams (South)
    ID 1869
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adams & Clark (West)
    ID 17046
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren & Jefferson (West)
    ID 86
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    350 yd • 5 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
    90 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 Howard to Dekalb

The distance between Howard, Chicago and Dekalb, Chicago is approximately 82.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 185 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howard to Dekalb by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Howard

Howard is located at Howard, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Paulina & Howard Terminal.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Howard:

  • Jarvis
  • South Boulevard
  • Morse

Train stations close to Howard:

  • Rogers Park

Bus stations close to Howard:

  • Paulina & Howard Terminal
  • Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • Howard Cta Station

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

Alternative route by bus via 22, 126 and GREYHOUND US0155S

To get from Howard to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 22 bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal station to Clark & Adams (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Chicago Bus Station station to Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min.

186min
Walk to bus stationBus - 22
22
Bus - 126
126
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Paulina & Howard Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Clark & Harrison (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clark & Adams (South)
    ID 1869
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adams & Clark (West)
    ID 17046
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren & Jefferson (West)
    ID 86
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    350 yd • 5 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
    90 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 Howard to Dekalb?

    The fastest way takes 185 minutes, using Bus line 147, Bus line 60, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S.

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

    The alternative route takes 186 minutes, using Bus line 22, Bus line 126, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 5 min.

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

    The 147 bus line goes from Paulina & Howard Terminal station near Howard to Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) station near Dekalb in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Howard to Dekalb in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Howard and Dekalb in Chicago by bus is about 3 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the 147 bus from the Paulina & Howard Terminal stop near Howard in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) stop, which is closest to Dekalb in Chicago.

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