How to get from Midway to Dekalb by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Midway to Dekalb by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Midway to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Midway station to Washington/Wells 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 28 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

208min$9.50
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Midway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #13| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
    ID 662
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
    ID 456
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dekalb
    Walk to
    Dekalb
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Midway to Dekalb by bus and train

To get from Midway to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 62 bus from Midway Orange Line Station station to Dearborn & Madison (North) 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 5 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

319min$9.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 62
62
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Midway Orange Line Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midway Orange Line Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Dearborn & Marina City (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dearborn & Madison (North)
    ID 1882
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    0.58 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #13| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
    ID 662
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
    ID 456
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dekalb
    Walk to
    Dekalb
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Midway to Dekalb

The distance between Midway, Chicago and Dekalb, Chicago is approximately 75.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 208 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Midway to Dekalb by Chicago 'L', 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 Midway

Midway is located at Midway, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Midway Orange Line Station (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Midway:

  • Kedzie (Orange)
  • Pulaski (Orange)

Bus stations close to Midway:

  • Midway Orange Line Station (West)
  • 59th Street & Kilbourn (East)
  • 59th Street & Kilbourn (West)

Public transit stations close to Dekalb, Chicago

Dekalb is located at Dekalb, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lucinda Ave at Lincoln Hall - Eb Stop #433.

Bus stations close to Dekalb:

  • Lucinda Ave at Lincoln Hall - Eb Stop #433
  • Lucinda Ave at Campus Recreation Center - Wb Stop #464
  • University Cir (Dusable) 2l / 2r Stop #538

Related Routes

From Midway to Dekalb by bus and train

To get from Midway to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 62 bus from Midway Orange Line Station station to Dearborn & Madison (North) 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 5 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

319min$9.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 62
62
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Midway Orange Line Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midway Orange Line Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Dearborn & Marina City (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dearborn & Madison (North)
    ID 1882
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    0.58 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #13| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
    ID 662
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
    ID 456
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dekalb
    Walk to
    Dekalb
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Midway to Dekalb?

    The fastest way takes 208 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 12.

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

    The alternative route takes 319 minutes, using Bus line 62, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 12.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Midway and Dekalb in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 28 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Midway to Dekalb in Chicago?

    The ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Midway station near Midway to Washington/Wells station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Dekalb station near Dekalb in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Midway to Dekalb in Chicago by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between Midway and Dekalb in Chicago by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 3 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Midway to get to Dekalb in Chicago?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Midway station near Midway in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Midway and Dekalb in Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Dekalb stop, which is closest to Dekalb in Chicago.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', train and bus fare from Midway to Dekalb?

    The ride from Midway to Dekalb costs $9.50.

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