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

By bus and train

To get from Dekalb to Prospect Heights 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 Prospect Hts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 45 min.

285min
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 Prospect Hts
    Ride to train station
    Prospect Hts
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Dekalb to Prospect Heights 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 Prospect Hts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 45 min.

285min
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 Prospect Hts
    Ride to train station
    Prospect Hts
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dekalb to Prospect Heights

The distance between Dekalb, Chicago and Prospect Heights, Chicago is approximately 94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 285 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dekalb to Prospect 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 Prospect Heights, Chicago

Prospect Heights is located at Prospect Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Prospect Heights Metra (55 S Wolf Rd).

Train stations close to Prospect Heights:

  • Prospect Hts
  • Mt. Prospect
  • Cumberland

Bus stations close to Prospect Heights:

  • Prospect Heights Metra (55 S Wolf Rd)
  • Wolf Rd & Edward Rd
  • Wolf Rd & Camp Mcdonald Rd

Related Routes

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

To get from Dekalb to Prospect Heights 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 Prospect Hts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 45 min.

285min
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 Prospect Hts
    Ride to train station
    Prospect Hts
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 285 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line GREYHOUND US0100, Bus line NCS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dekalb to Prospect Heights?

    The alternative route takes 285 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line BNSF, Bus line NCS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dekalb to Prospect Heights 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 Prospect Heights in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Dekalb and Prospect Heights in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 45 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Chicago Bus Station station, which is closest to Prospect Heights in Chicago.

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