How to get from State & Lake (North) to Dekalb by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from State & Lake (North) to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from State/Lake station to Harlem/Lake 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 8 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

188min$6.50
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from State/Lake
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    State & Lake (North)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #29| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    72 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

By bus and train

To get from State & Lake (North) to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elburn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus and finally take the 17 bus from 7th & Pine-Sb station to University Cir (Dusable) Rt 17 Stop #634 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

178min$7.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
Bus - 1717
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Chicago Otc
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    0.75 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #29| Elburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    88 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
    ID 662
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th & Pine-Sb
    36 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Holmes Student Center (West Side) - Stop #630
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Cir (Dusable) Rt 17 Stop #634
    ID 634
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dekalb
    Walk to
    Dekalb
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Chicago.
All local mobility options in one app
Public transit directions from State & Lake (North) to Dekalb
The distance between State & Lake (North), Chicago and Dekalb, Chicago is approximately 64.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 188 min. Moovit will show you the directions from State & Lake (North) 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 State & Lake (North)

State & Lake (North) is located at State & Lake (North), Chicago and the nearest public transit station is State & Lake (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to State & Lake (North):

  • Lake (Red)
  • Washington-Blue
  • Clark/Lake

Bus stations close to State & Lake (North):

  • State & Lake (South)
  • State & E. Wacker (North)
  • Wacker (Upper) & State (East)
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) - 2r / 2l Stop #621
  • Holmes Student Center (Hsc) - Rt 3 / Rt 4 Stop #649
Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from State & Lake (North) to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elburn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus and finally take the 17 bus from 7th & Pine-Sb station to University Cir (Dusable) Rt 17 Stop #634 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

178min$7.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
Bus - 1717
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Chicago Otc
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    0.75 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #29| Elburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    88 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
    ID 662
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th & Pine-Sb
    36 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Holmes Student Center (West Side) - Stop #630
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Cir (Dusable) Rt 17 Stop #634
    ID 634
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dekalb
    Walk to
    Dekalb
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from State & Lake (North) to Dekalb?

    The fastest way takes 188 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from State & Lake (North) to Dekalb?

    The alternative route takes 178 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line 12, Bus line 17.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between State & Lake (North) 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 8 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from State & Lake (North) to Dekalb in Chicago?

    The GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Harlem-Green station near State & Lake (North) to Harlem/Lake station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Harlem/Lake station near Dekalb in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from State & Lake (North) to Dekalb in Chicago by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between State & Lake (North) and Dekalb in Chicago by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 3 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near State & Lake (North) to get to Dekalb in Chicago?

    Get on the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from the Harlem-Green station near State & Lake (North) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between State & Lake (North) and Dekalb in Chicago?

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

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', train and bus fare from State & Lake (North) to Dekalb?

    The ride from State & Lake (North) to Dekalb costs $6.50.

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More