How to get from Dekalb to Plainfield by bus?

From Dekalb to Plainfield by bus

To get from Dekalb to Plainfield in Chicago, take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station to Chicago Bus Station station. Next, take the 755 bus from Harrison/Halsted station to Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 58 min.

238min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Bus - 755
755
Walk to Plainfield
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harrison/Halsted
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 755755
    Wait for bus
    755
    Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755)
    ID 37495
    76 min
  • 7
    Walk to Plainfield
    Walk to
    Plainfield
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Dekalb to Plainfield by bus and train

To get from Dekalb to Plainfield in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train 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 755 bus from Union Station (Jackson/Clinton) station to Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 15 min.

375min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 755
755
Walk to Plainfield
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
    #36| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    77 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station (Jackson/Clinton)
    ID 35406
    570 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 755755
    Wait for bus
    755
    Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755)
    ID 37495
    79 min
  • 10
    Walk to Plainfield
    Walk to
    Plainfield
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dekalb to Plainfield

The distance between Dekalb, Chicago and Plainfield, Chicago is approximately 108.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 238 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dekalb to Plainfield by bus, 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 Plainfield, Chicago

Plainfield is located at Plainfield, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755).

Bus stations close to Plainfield:

  • Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755)
  • Plainfield Park-N-Ride

Related Routes

From Dekalb to Plainfield by bus and train

To get from Dekalb to Plainfield in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train 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 755 bus from Union Station (Jackson/Clinton) station to Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 15 min.

375min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 755
755
Walk to Plainfield
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
    #36| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    77 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station (Jackson/Clinton)
    ID 35406
    570 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 755755
    Wait for bus
    755
    Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755)
    ID 37495
    79 min
  • 10
    Walk to Plainfield
    Walk to
    Plainfield
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 238 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line 755.

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

    The alternative route takes 375 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 755.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dekalb to Plainfield 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 till Chicago Bus Station station near Plainfield in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Dekalb to Plainfield in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Dekalb and Plainfield in Chicago by bus is about 3 hr 58 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Chicago Bus Station stop, which is closest to Plainfield in Chicago.

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