How to get from Balbo & Michigan (East) to Dekalb by bus and train?

From Balbo & Michigan (East) to Dekalb by bus and train

To get from Balbo & Michigan (East) to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the J14 bus from Balbo & Michigan (West) station to Madison & Clinton (West) 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 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

175min$9.25
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Balbo & Michigan (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Balbo & Michigan (East)
  • 2
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #19| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    88 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 Balbo & Michigan (East) to Dekalb by bus

To get from Balbo & Michigan (East) to Dekalb in Chicago, take the 126 bus from Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) station to Van Buren & Jefferson (West) 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 18 min.

138min
Walk to bus stationBus - 126
126
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
    ID 74
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren & Jefferson (West)
    ID 86
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    350 yd • 5 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 Balbo & Michigan (East) to Dekalb

The distance between Balbo & Michigan (East), Chicago and Dekalb, Chicago is approximately 65.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balbo & Michigan (East) 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 Balbo & Michigan (East)

Balbo & Michigan (East) is located at Balbo & Michigan (East), Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Balbo & Michigan (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Balbo & Michigan (East):

  • Harrison
  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
  • Jackson (Red)

Train stations close to Balbo & Michigan (East):

  • Van Buren St.
  • Museum Campus/11th St.

Bus stations close to Balbo & Michigan (East):

  • Michigan & Balbo (North)
  • Michigan & Balbo (South)
  • Michigan & 8th Street (North)

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

From Balbo & Michigan (East) to Dekalb by bus

To get from Balbo & Michigan (East) to Dekalb in Chicago, take the 126 bus from Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) station to Van Buren & Jefferson (West) 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 18 min.

138min
Walk to bus stationBus - 126
126
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
    ID 74
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren & Jefferson (West)
    ID 86
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    350 yd • 5 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 Balbo & Michigan (East) to Dekalb?

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line J14, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balbo & Michigan (East) to Dekalb?

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 126, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S.

  • Is there a direct bus between Balbo & Michigan (East) and Dekalb in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Balbo & Michigan (East) to Dekalb in Chicago?

    The J14 bus line goes from Madison & Jefferson (West) station near Balbo & Michigan (East) to Madison & Clinton (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Madison & Clinton (West) station near Dekalb in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Balbo & Michigan (East) to Dekalb in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Balbo & Michigan (East) and Dekalb in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Balbo & Michigan (East) to get to Dekalb in Chicago?

    Get on the J14 bus from the Madison & Jefferson (West) stop near Balbo & Michigan (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Balbo & Michigan (East) and Dekalb in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Madison & Clinton (West) stop, which is closest to Dekalb in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Balbo & Michigan (East) to Dekalb?

    The ride from Balbo & Michigan (East) to Dekalb costs $9.25.

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