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

By bus and train

To get from Dekalb to River Grove 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 90 bus from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station (West) station to Harlem & Diversey (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

165min$6.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 90
90
Walk to River Grove
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
    #22| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Green Line Station (West)
    ID 15784
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Harlem Blue Line Station (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem & Diversey (North)
    ID 15383
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to River Grove
    Walk to
    River Grove
    1.68 mi • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 12, UP-W and 318

To get from Dekalb to River Grove 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 318 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to North Ave & 1st Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

170min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 318
318
Walk to River Grove
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
    #22| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & 1st Ave
    ID 8837
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to River Grove
    Walk to
    River Grove
    1.61 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dekalb to River Grove

The distance between Dekalb, Chicago and River Grove, Chicago is approximately 59.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dekalb to River 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 River Grove, Chicago

River Grove is located at River Grove, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station.

Train stations close to River Grove:

  • River Grove
  • Elmwood Park
  • Franklin Pk

Bus stations close to River Grove:

  • Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
  • Thatcher/Center
  • Grand/Thatcher (Ne)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 12, UP-W and 318

To get from Dekalb to River Grove 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 318 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to North Ave & 1st Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

170min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 318
318
Walk to River Grove
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
    #22| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & 1st Ave
    ID 8837
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to River Grove
    Walk to
    River Grove
    1.61 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 90.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dekalb to River Grove?

    The alternative route takes 170 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 318.

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

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

  • Which bus line goes from Dekalb to River Grove 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 one bus line and one train line till Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station near River Grove in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Dekalb and River Grove in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 45 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 stop, which is closest to River Grove in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Dekalb to River Grove?

    The ride from Dekalb to River Grove costs $6.25.

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