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

By bus and train

To get from Dekalb to Glenview 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 HIAWATHA SERVICE train from Chicago Union Station station to Glenview station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 6 min.

246min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - HIAWATHA SERVICEHIAWATHA SERVICE
Walk to Glenview
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
    Chicago Otc
    72 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - HIAWATHA SERVICEHIAWATHA SERVICE
    Wait for train
    HIAWATHA SERVICE
    Milwaukee
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glenview
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Glenview
    Walk to
    Glenview
    2.31 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Dekalb to Glenview 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 MD-N train from Chicago Union Station station to Glenview station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

270min$12.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - MD-NMD-N
Walk to Glenview
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
    Chicago Otc
    72 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2109| Fox Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glenview
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Glenview
    Walk to
    Glenview
    2.31 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dekalb to Glenview

The distance between Dekalb, Chicago and Glenview, Chicago is approximately 83.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 246 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dekalb to Glenview 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 Glenview, Chicago

Glenview is located at Glenview, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Laramie Ave & Forest Ave.

Train stations close to Glenview:

  • Glenview
  • Golf
  • Indian Hill

Bus stations close to Glenview:

  • Laramie Ave & Forest Ave
  • Laramie Ave & Lake Ave
  • Lake Ave & Laramie Ave

Related Routes

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

To get from Dekalb to Glenview 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 MD-N train from Chicago Union Station station to Glenview station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

270min$12.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - MD-NMD-N
Walk to Glenview
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
    Chicago Otc
    72 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2109| Fox Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glenview
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Glenview
    Walk to
    Glenview
    2.31 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 246 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line HIAWATHA SERVICE.

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

    The alternative route takes 270 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line MD-N.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dekalb to Glenview 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 Glenview station near Glenview in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Dekalb and Glenview in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 6 min.

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

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

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