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How to get from Belmont to Dekalb by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Belmont to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Belmont station to Washington/Wabash 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 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Bus - 60
60
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Belmont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Belmont
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Wabash (West)
    ID 450
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harrison & Jefferson (West)
    ID 6365
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    180 yd • 3 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

By bus

To get from Belmont to Dekalb in Chicago, take the 8 bus from Halsted & Belmont (South) station to Halsted & Harrison (South) station. Next, 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 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Walk to bus stationBus - 8
8
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Halsted & Belmont (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & Belmont (South)
    ID 14906
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted & Harrison (South)
    ID 4638
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Davenport Ground Transportation Ctr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dekalb
    Walk to
    Dekalb
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Belmont to Dekalb

The distance between Belmont, Chicago and Dekalb, Chicago is approximately 76.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Belmont to Dekalb by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Belmont

Belmont is located at Belmont, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Clark & Barry/Halsted (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Belmont:

  • Wellington (Brown/Purple)
  • Diversey (Brown/Purple)
  • Addison (Red)

Bus stations close to Belmont:

  • Clark & Barry/Halsted (North)
  • Belmont & Seminary (East)
  • Halsted & Belmont (South)

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

By bus

To get from Belmont to Dekalb in Chicago, take the 8 bus from Halsted & Belmont (South) station to Halsted & Harrison (South) station. Next, 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 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Walk to bus stationBus - 8
8
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Halsted & Belmont (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & Belmont (South)
    ID 14906
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted & Harrison (South)
    ID 4638
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Davenport Ground Transportation Ctr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    90 min
  • 7
    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 Belmont to Dekalb?

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Bus line BROWN LINE, Bus line 60, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S.

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

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 36 min.

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

    The BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Kimball station near Belmont to Washington/Wabash station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Dekalb station near Dekalb in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Belmont and Dekalb in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from the Kimball station near Belmont in Chicago.

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

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

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