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

By bus and train

To get from Dekalb to Fairmont in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 12 bus from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 station to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the HC train from Chicago Union Station station to Lockport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $13.75.

331min$13.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - HCHC
Walk to Fairmont
Leaves from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
    ID 456
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
    ID 662
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #48| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - HCHC
    Wait for train
    HC
    #915| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lockport
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Fairmont
    Walk to
    Fairmont
    1.35 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via GREYHOUND US0155S, GREYHOUND US0120 and HC

To get from Dekalb to Fairmont 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 GREYHOUND US0120 bus and finally take the HC train from Chicago Union Station station to Lockport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 44 min.

464min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Bus - GREYHOUND US0120GREYHOUND US0120
Train - HCHC
Walk to Fairmont
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
    85 min
  • 4
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0120GREYHOUND US0120
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0120
    Cincinnati Bus Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - HCHC
    Wait for train
    HC
    #915| Joliet
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lockport
    51 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fairmont
    Walk to
    Fairmont
    1.35 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dekalb to Fairmont

The distance between Dekalb, Chicago and Fairmont, Chicago is approximately 97.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 331 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dekalb to Fairmont 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 Fairmont, Chicago

Fairmont is located at Fairmont, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is State/Bruce.

Train stations close to Fairmont:

  • Lockport
  • Joliet Union Station
  • Joliet

Bus stations close to Fairmont:

  • State/Bruce
  • State St & Bruce Rd
  • Bruce/Pine

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via GREYHOUND US0155S, GREYHOUND US0120 and HC

To get from Dekalb to Fairmont 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 GREYHOUND US0120 bus and finally take the HC train from Chicago Union Station station to Lockport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 44 min.

464min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Bus - GREYHOUND US0120GREYHOUND US0120
Train - HCHC
Walk to Fairmont
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
    85 min
  • 4
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0120GREYHOUND US0120
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0120
    Cincinnati Bus Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - HCHC
    Wait for train
    HC
    #915| Joliet
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lockport
    51 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fairmont
    Walk to
    Fairmont
    1.35 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 331 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line HC.

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

    The alternative route takes 464 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line GREYHOUND US0120, Bus line HC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 31 min.

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

    The 12 bus line goes from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 station near Dekalb to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Fairmont station near Fairmont in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Dekalb and Fairmont in Chicago by bus and train is about 5 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the 12 bus from the W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 stop near Dekalb in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Fairmont station, which is closest to Fairmont in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Dekalb to Fairmont?

    The ride from Dekalb to Fairmont costs $13.75.

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