How to get from Dekalb to Elgin by bus and train?

From Dekalb to Elgin by bus and train

To get from Dekalb to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station to Chicago Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 37 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min.

206min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Bus - 37
37
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    95 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson & Harrison (North)
    ID 18661
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Fullerton & Sheffield (Red/Brown/Purple Line) (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2215| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Dekalb to Elgin by bus and train via GREYHOUND US0155S, 7 and MD-W

To get from Dekalb to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station to Chicago Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min.

206min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Bus - 7
7
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    95 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson & Harrison (North)
    ID 18661
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2215| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dekalb to Elgin
The distance between Dekalb, Chicago and Elgin, Chicago is approximately 98.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 206 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dekalb to Elgin 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 Dekalb

Dekalb is located at Dekalb, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is University Cir (Dusable) Rt 5 / Rt 10 Stop #432.

Bus stations close to Dekalb:

  • University Cir (Dusable) Rt 5 / Rt 10 Stop #432
  • University Cir (Dusable) 2l / 2r Stop #538
  • University Cir (Dusable) Rt 17 Stop #634
Public transit stations close to Elgin, Chicago

Elgin is located at Elgin, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Jackson St & Chicago St.

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • Jackson St & Chicago St
  • N State St & Washington St
  • Chicago St & Spring St
Related Routes

Alternative route from Dekalb to Elgin by bus and train via GREYHOUND US0155S, 7 and MD-W

To get from Dekalb to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station to Chicago Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min.

206min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Bus - 7
7
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    95 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson & Harrison (North)
    ID 18661
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2215| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 206 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line 37, Bus line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 206 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line 7, Bus line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dekalb and Elgin in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dekalb to Elgin in Chicago?

    The GREYHOUND US0155S bus line goes from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station near Dekalb to Chicago Bus Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Chicago Bus Station station near Elgin in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Dekalb and Elgin in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from the Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) stop near Dekalb in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Chicago Bus Station station, which is closest to Elgin in Chicago.

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