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How to get from Dekalb to Lake Villa by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Dekalb to Lake Villa in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station to Chicago Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0100 bus and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Lake Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 30 min.

330min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    85 min
  • 4
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0100
    Atlanta Bus Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 8
    Ride to train station Lake Villa
    Ride to train station
    Lake Villa
    91 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via GREYHOUND US0155S, BNSF and NCS

To get from Dekalb to Lake Villa in Chicago, 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 NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Lake Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 30 min.

330min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    650 yd • 8 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
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Route 59
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1256| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    68 min
  • 7
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 8
    Ride to train station Lake Villa
    Ride to train station
    Lake Villa
    91 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dekalb to Lake Villa

The distance between Dekalb, Chicago and Lake Villa, Chicago is approximately 118.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 330 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dekalb to Lake Villa 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 Lake Villa, Chicago

Lake Villa is located at Lake Villa, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lake Villa.

Train stations close to Lake Villa:

  • Lake Villa
  • Round Lake Beach

Alternative route by bus and train via GREYHOUND US0155S, BNSF and NCS

To get from Dekalb to Lake Villa in Chicago, 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 NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Lake Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 30 min.

330min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    650 yd • 8 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
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Route 59
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1256| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    68 min
  • 7
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 8
    Ride to train station Lake Villa
    Ride to train station
    Lake Villa
    91 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dekalb to Lake Villa?

    The fastest way takes 330 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line GREYHOUND US0100, Bus line NCS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dekalb to Lake Villa?

    The alternative route takes 330 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line BNSF, Bus line NCS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dekalb to Lake Villa in Chicago?

    The GREYHOUND US0155S bus line goes from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station near Dekalb to Chicago Bus Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Lake Villa station near Lake Villa in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Dekalb and Lake Villa in Chicago by bus and train is about 5 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from the Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) stop near Dekalb in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dekalb and Lake Villa in Chicago?

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

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