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 3 hr 32 min.

212min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 834
834
Walk to Joliet
Leaves from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    0.91 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Naperville (Route 59 Metra Station)
    ID NEM6
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Route 59
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1254| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Downers Grove
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Warren Ave)
    ID 15728
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Pace Transit Center Bay C
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ottawa St & Clinton St
    ID 13753
    76 min
  • 10
    Walk to Joliet
    Walk to
    Joliet
    Will, Illinois
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from DeKalb to Joliet
The distance between DeKalb, Joliet and Joliet, Joliet is approximately 67.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 212 min. Moovit will show you the directions from DeKalb to Joliet by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Joliet – you will always have plenty of easy options.
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
  • South 7th St at Grove St - Sb Stop #546
Public transit stations close to Joliet, Joliet

Joliet is located at Will, Illinois, Joliet and the nearest public transit station is Cass Ave & Chicago St.

Train stations close to Joliet:

  • Joliet
  • Joliet Union Station

Bus stations close to Joliet:

  • Cass Ave & Chicago St
  • Jefferson St & Chicago St
  • Ottawa/Webster
Related Routes
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from DeKalb to Joliet?

    The fastest way takes 212 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line BNSF, Bus line 834.

  • 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 3 hr 32 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 3 hr 32 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.

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