How to get from Logan Square to Dekalb by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Logan Square to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 56 bus from Milwaukee & Spaulding (Se) station to Washington & Canal (East) 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 13 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

193min$9.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 56
56
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Milwaukee & Spaulding (Se)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee & Spaulding (Se)
    ID 5465
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    40 yd • 1 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

Alternative route by bus and train via 82, UP-W and 12

To get from Logan Square to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 82 bus from Kimball & Schubert (South) station to Homan & Carroll (South) 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 3 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

183min$6.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 82
82
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Kimball & Schubert (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kimball & Schubert (South)
    ID 11145
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Central Park & 31st Street (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Homan & Carroll (South)
    ID 11169
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kedzie
    520 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
    76 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 Logan Square to Dekalb

The distance between Logan Square, Chicago and Dekalb, Chicago is approximately 69.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 193 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Logan Square 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 Logan Square

Logan Square is located at Logan Square, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Milwaukee & Kedzie (Se).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Logan Square:

  • Addison-Blue
  • Belmont-Blue
  • California-O'Hare

Train stations close to Logan Square:

  • Healy

Bus stations close to Logan Square:

  • Milwaukee & Kedzie (Se)
  • Kedzie & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (South)
  • Milwaukee & Spaulding (Nw)

Public transit stations close to Dekalb, Chicago

Dekalb is located at Dekalb, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Holmes Student Center (West Side) - Stop #630.

Bus stations close to Dekalb:

  • Holmes Student Center (West Side) - Stop #630
  • Holmes Student Center (Hsc) - Rt 5 / Rt 10 / Rt 11 Stop #675
  • Holmes Student Center (Hsc) - Rt 3 / Rt 4 Stop #649

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 82, UP-W and 12

To get from Logan Square to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 82 bus from Kimball & Schubert (South) station to Homan & Carroll (South) 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 3 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

183min$6.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 82
82
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Kimball & Schubert (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kimball & Schubert (South)
    ID 11145
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Central Park & 31st Street (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Homan & Carroll (South)
    ID 11169
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kedzie
    520 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
    76 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 Logan Square to Dekalb?

    The fastest way takes 193 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Logan Square to Dekalb?

    The alternative route takes 183 minutes, using Bus line 82, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 12.

  • Is there a direct bus between Logan Square 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 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Logan Square to Dekalb in Chicago?

    The 56 bus line goes from Milwaukee & Spaulding (Se) station near Logan Square to Washington & Wabash (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Dekalb station near Dekalb in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Logan Square and Dekalb in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the 56 bus from the Milwaukee & Spaulding (Se) stop near Logan Square in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Logan Square to Dekalb?

    The ride from Logan Square to Dekalb costs $9.25.

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