How to get from Dekalb (Northern Illinois University) to Illinois Institute Of Technology by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

Dekalb (Northern Illinois University) to Illinois Institute Of Technology - Bus Schedule

The 12 bus from Dekalb (Northern Illinois University) to Illinois Institute Of Technology runs from 5:37 AM to 10:52 PM, with departures every 30 min-2 hr. The trip takes about 2 hr 40 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Dekalb (Northern Illinois University) to Illinois Institute Of Technology by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Dekalb (Northern Illinois University) to Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' 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 GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Kedzie-Green station to 35th-Bronzeville-Iit station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Dekalb (Northern Illinois University) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Illinois Institute Of Technology on the Moovit app.

160min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Walk to Illinois Institute Of Technology
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
    110 yd • 2 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
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kedzie
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Kedzie-Green
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    35th-Bronzeville-Iit
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Illinois Institute Of Technology
    Walk to
    Illinois Institute Of Technology
    South State Street
    730 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Chicago.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Dekalb (Northern Illinois University) to Illinois Institute Of Technology

The distance between Dekalb (Northern Illinois University), Chicago and Illinois Institute Of Technology, Chicago is approximately 67.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dekalb (Northern Illinois University) to Illinois Institute Of Technology by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Dekalb (Northern Illinois University) to Illinois Institute Of Technology

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Dekalb (Northern Illinois University) to Illinois Institute Of Technology using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Dekalb (Northern Illinois University)) and destination (Illinois Institute Of Technology), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L', bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L', bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dekalb (Northern Illinois University) to Illinois Institute Of Technology?

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Bus line 12, Train line UP-W, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dekalb (Northern Illinois University) and Illinois Institute Of Technology?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dekalb (Northern Illinois University) to Illinois Institute Of Technology?

    The 12 bus line goes from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 station near Dekalb (Northern Illinois University) in Dekalb to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Chicago 'L' line till Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station near Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dekalb (Northern Illinois University) to Illinois Institute Of Technology by bus, train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Dekalb (Northern Illinois University) in Dekalb and Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dekalb (Northern Illinois University) to get to Illinois Institute Of Technology?

    Get on the 12 bus from the W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 stop near Dekalb (Northern Illinois University) in Dekalb.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dekalb (Northern Illinois University) and Illinois Institute Of Technology?

    Get off the bus at the Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station, which is closest to Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago.

Popular Routes