How to get from Dekalb to Fox River Grove by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Dekalb to Fox River Grove 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 UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Fox River Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $13.75.

196min$13.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
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
    #22| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    77 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #617| Harvard
  • 8
    Ride to train station Fox River Grove
    Ride to train station
    Fox River Grove
    70 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dekalb to Fox River Grove

The distance between Dekalb, Chicago and Fox River Grove, Chicago is approximately 100.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 196 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dekalb to Fox River Grove 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 Fox River Grove, Chicago

Fox River Grove is located at Fox River Grove, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Fox River Grove.

Train stations close to Fox River Grove:

  • Fox River Grove
  • Cary

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dekalb to Fox River Grove?

    The fastest way takes 196 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dekalb and Fox River Grove in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dekalb to Fox River Grove 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 Fox River Grove station near Fox River Grove in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Dekalb and Fox River Grove in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dekalb to get to Fox River Grove 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 Fox River Grove in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Fox River Grove station, which is closest to Fox River Grove in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Dekalb to Fox River Grove?

    The ride from Dekalb to Fox River Grove costs $13.75.

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