How to get from DeKalb to Joliet by bus and train?
From DeKalb to Joliet by bus and train
To get from DeKalb to Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station to Naperville (Route 59 Metra Station) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the 834 bus from Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Warren Ave) station to Ottawa St & Clinton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 13 min.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationDekalb (Holmes Student Center)ID DKB60.91 mi • 19 min
- 2Wait for busGREYHOUND US0155SChicago Bus Station
- 3Ride to bus stationNaperville (Route 59 Metra Station)ID NEM640 min
- 4Walk to train stationRoute 5940 yd • 1 min
- 5Wait for trainBNSF#1260| Chicago Union Station
- 6Ride to train stationDowners Grove16 min
- 7Walk to bus stationDowners Grove Metra (Main St & Warren Ave)ID 1572860 yd • 1 min
- 8Wait for bus834Pace Transit Center Bay C
- 9Ride to bus stationOttawa St & Clinton StID 1375393 min
- 10Walk toJolietWill, Illinois390 yd • 5 min
Alternative route from DeKalb to Joliet by bus and train via GREYHOUND US0155S, BNSF and RI
To get from DeKalb to Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station to Naperville (Route 59 Metra Station) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 40 min.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationDekalb (Holmes Student Center)ID DKB60.91 mi • 19 min
- 2Wait for busGREYHOUND US0155SChicago Bus Station
- 3Ride to bus stationNaperville (Route 59 Metra Station)ID NEM640 min
- 4Walk to train stationRoute 5940 yd • 1 min
- 5Wait for trainBNSF#1260| Chicago Union Station
- 6Ride to train stationChicago Union Station78 min
- 7Walk to train stationLasalle Street860 yd • 11 min
- 8Wait for trainRI#419| Joliet
- 9Ride to train stationJoliet82 min
- 10Walk toJolietWill, Illinois480 yd • 6 min
Public transit directions from DeKalb to Joliet
Public transit stations close to DeKalb
DeKalb is located at DeKalb, Joliet and the nearest public transit station is Locust St at 2nd St - Wb Stop #490.
Bus stations close to DeKalb:
- Locust St at 2nd St - Wb Stop #490
- Locust & 2nd
- N 1st Street & E Locust St - Nb Stop #592
Public transit stations close to Joliet, Joliet
Joliet is located at Will, Illinois, Joliet and the nearest public transit station is Des Plaines St & Dekalb St.
Train stations close to Joliet:
- Joliet Union Station
- Joliet
Bus stations close to Joliet:
- Des Plaines St & Dekalb St
- Ottawa/Webster
- Pace Transit Center
Related Routes
- Loyola University Chicago to Joliet
- Gary to Joliet
- Waukegan to Joliet
- DeKalb to Wheeling IL USA
- DeKalb to Geneva IL USA
- DeKalb to Saint Charles IL USA
- DeKalb to Joliet
- Northbrook to Shedd Aquarium
- Northbrook to Navy Pier
- Northbrook to Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
- Aurora Transportation Center to College of DuPage
- Orland Park to Tinley Park
- Orland Park to Willis Tower
- Illinois Medical District to United Center
- Wilmette to Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Matteson to Chicago
- Hinsdale to Loyola University Chicago
- McHenry to Schaumburg
- McHenry to Chicago Station
- Elgin IL USA to Lincoln Park Zoo
Alternative route from DeKalb to Joliet by bus and train via GREYHOUND US0155S, BNSF and RI
To get from DeKalb to Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station to Naperville (Route 59 Metra Station) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 40 min.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationDekalb (Holmes Student Center)ID DKB60.91 mi • 19 min
- 2Wait for busGREYHOUND US0155SChicago Bus Station
- 3Ride to bus stationNaperville (Route 59 Metra Station)ID NEM640 min
- 4Walk to train stationRoute 5940 yd • 1 min
- 5Wait for trainBNSF#1260| Chicago Union Station
- 6Ride to train stationChicago Union Station78 min
- 7Walk to train stationLasalle Street860 yd • 11 min
- 8Wait for trainRI#419| Joliet
- 9Ride to train stationJoliet82 min
- 10Walk toJolietWill, Illinois480 yd • 6 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from DeKalb to Joliet?
The fastest way takes 253 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line BNSF, Bus line 834.
What is the alternative route to get from DeKalb to Joliet?
The alternative route takes 280 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line BNSF, Bus line RI.
Is there a direct bus between DeKalb and Joliet?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 13 min.
Which bus line goes from DeKalb to Joliet?
The GREYHOUND US0155S bus line goes from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station near DeKalb in Dekalb to Chicago Bus Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Chicago Bus Station station near Joliet in Joliet.
How long does it take to travel from DeKalb to Joliet by bus and train?
The total travel time between DeKalb in Dekalb and Joliet in Joliet by bus and train is about 4 hr 13 min.
Where do I get on the bus near DeKalb to get to Joliet?
Get on the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from the Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) stop near DeKalb in Dekalb.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between DeKalb and Joliet?
Get off the bus at the Chicago Bus Station stop, which is closest to Joliet in Joliet.