How to get from Dekalb to Prairie Grove by bus and train?

From Dekalb to Prairie Grove by bus and train

To get from Dekalb to Prairie Grove 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 MD-N train and finally take the 806 bus from Grand/Nippersink/Fox Lake Metra station to Route 31/Gracy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 26 min.

386min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 806
806
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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2117| Fox Lake
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fox Lake
    97 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand/Nippersink/Fox Lake Metra
    ID 34251
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 806806
    Wait for bus
    806
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Route 31/Gracy
    Ride to bus station
    Route 31/Gracy
    ID 34138
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dekalb to Prairie Grove

The distance between Dekalb, Chicago and Prairie Grove, Chicago is approximately 137.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 386 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dekalb to Prairie Grove 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 Prairie Grove, Chicago

Prairie Grove is located at Prairie Grove, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Route 31/Gracy.

Bus stations close to Prairie Grove:

  • Route 31/Gracy
  • Route 31/Edgewood
  • Rt 31/Gracy

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dekalb to Prairie Grove?

    The fastest way takes 386 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line MD-N, Bus line 806.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dekalb to Prairie Grove 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 Chicago Bus Station station near Prairie Grove in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Dekalb and Prairie Grove in Chicago by bus and train is about 6 hr 26 min.

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

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

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