How to get from Dekalb to Glendale Heights by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Dekalb to Glendale Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: 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 711 bus from Wheaton Metra Station (402 W Front St) station to Army Trail Rd & Glen Ellyn Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 711
711
Walk to Glendale Heights
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
    Wheaton
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wheaton Metra Station (402 W Front St)
    ID 32421
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    Lincoln St & Lake St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Army Trail Rd & Glen Ellyn Rd
    ID 32441
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Glendale Heights
    Walk to
    Glendale Heights
    670 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 12, UP-W and 715

To get from Dekalb to Glendale Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: 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 715 bus from Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station to Glen Ellyn/Regency station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 715
715
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
    #26| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra
    ID 28456
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    Addison Wal-Mart
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Glen Ellyn/Regency
    Ride to bus station
    Glen Ellyn/Regency
    ID 32538
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dekalb to Glendale Heights

The distance between Dekalb, Chicago and Glendale Heights, Chicago is approximately 48.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dekalb to Glendale Heights 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 Glendale Heights, Chicago

Glendale Heights is located at Glendale Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Glen Ellyn/Gregory.

Bus stations close to Glendale Heights:

  • Glen Ellyn/Gregory
  • Glen Ellyn/Mitchell
  • Army Trail Rd & Regency Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 12, UP-W and 715

To get from Dekalb to Glendale Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: 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 715 bus from Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station to Glen Ellyn/Regency station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 715
715
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
    #26| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra
    ID 28456
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    Addison Wal-Mart
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Glen Ellyn/Regency
    Ride to bus station
    Glen Ellyn/Regency
    ID 32538
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dekalb to Glendale Heights?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 711.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dekalb to Glendale Heights?

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 715.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dekalb to Glendale Heights 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 one bus line and one train line till Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station near Glendale Heights in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Dekalb and Glendale Heights in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 57 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 stop, which is closest to Glendale Heights in Chicago.

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