How to get from Dekalb to Preston Heights by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Dekalb to Preston Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER train from Chicago Union Station station to Joliet Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 20 min.

260min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
Walk to Preston Heights
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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Kansas City
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston Heights
    Walk to
    Preston Heights
    2.22 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dekalb to Preston Heights

The distance between Dekalb, Chicago and Preston Heights, Chicago is approximately 102.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 260 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dekalb to Preston Heights 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 Preston Heights, Chicago

Preston Heights is located at Preston Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Chicago/Louis.

Train stations close to Preston Heights:

  • Joliet
  • Joliet Union Station

Bus stations close to Preston Heights:

  • Chicago/Louis
  • Chicago St & Louis Rd
  • Chicago/Keuka

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dekalb to Preston Heights?

    The fastest way takes 260 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dekalb to Preston Heights in Chicago?

    The 12 bus line goes from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 station near Dekalb to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station near Preston Heights in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Dekalb and Preston Heights in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the 12 bus from the W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 stop near Dekalb in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station, which is closest to Preston Heights in Chicago.

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