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How to get from Sycamore to Round Lake by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Sycamore to Round Lake in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 17 bus from Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Oakland Dr. - Sb Stop #563 station to Psychology Building station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0155S bus and finally take the MD-N train from Chicago Union Station station to Round Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 55 min.

295min
Bus - 1717
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Train - MD-NMD-N
Leaves from Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Oakland Dr. - Sb Stop #563

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sycamore
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Holmes Student Center (West Side) - Stop #630
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Psychology Building
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2117| Fox Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station Round Lake
    Ride to train station
    Round Lake
    81 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 18, GREYHOUND US0155S and MD-N

To get from Sycamore to Round Lake in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 18 bus from Sycamore Rd (Rt. 23) at Oakland Dr. (Hyvee) - Nb Stop #663 station to Russell Rd. at Lucinda Ave. - Sb Stop #509 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0155S bus and finally take the MD-N train from Chicago Union Station station to Round Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 25 min.

325min
Bus - 1818
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Train - MD-NMD-N
Leaves from Sycamore Rd (Rt. 23) at Oakland Dr. (Hyvee) - Nb Stop #663

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sycamore
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    University Cir (Dusable) Rt 18 / Rt 19 Stop #628
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Russell Rd. at Lucinda Ave. - Sb Stop #509
    ID 509
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2117| Fox Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station Round Lake
    Ride to train station
    Round Lake
    81 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sycamore to Round Lake

The distance between Sycamore, Chicago and Round Lake, Chicago is approximately 117.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 295 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sycamore to Round Lake 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 Sycamore

Sycamore is located at Sycamore, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Oakland Dr. at Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) - Eb Stop #609.

Bus stations close to Sycamore:

  • Oakland Dr. at Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) - Eb Stop #609
  • Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Gateway Dr. - Nb Stop #568
  • Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Northland Shopping Plaza - Nb Stop #677

Public transit stations close to Round Lake, Chicago

Round Lake is located at Round Lake, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Railroad/Cedar Lake.

Train stations close to Round Lake:

  • Round Lake
  • Long Lake
  • Washington St (Grayslake)

Bus stations close to Round Lake:

  • Railroad/Cedar Lake
  • Cedar Lake/Railroad
  • Cedar Lake/Lakewood

Alternative route by bus and train via 18, GREYHOUND US0155S and MD-N

To get from Sycamore to Round Lake in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 18 bus from Sycamore Rd (Rt. 23) at Oakland Dr. (Hyvee) - Nb Stop #663 station to Russell Rd. at Lucinda Ave. - Sb Stop #509 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0155S bus and finally take the MD-N train from Chicago Union Station station to Round Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 25 min.

325min
Bus - 1818
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Train - MD-NMD-N
Leaves from Sycamore Rd (Rt. 23) at Oakland Dr. (Hyvee) - Nb Stop #663

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sycamore
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    University Cir (Dusable) Rt 18 / Rt 19 Stop #628
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Russell Rd. at Lucinda Ave. - Sb Stop #509
    ID 509
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2117| Fox Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station Round Lake
    Ride to train station
    Round Lake
    81 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sycamore to Round Lake?

    The fastest way takes 295 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line MD-N.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sycamore to Round Lake?

    The alternative route takes 325 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line MD-N.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sycamore and Round Lake in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sycamore to Round Lake in Chicago?

    The 17 bus line goes from Holmes Student Center (West Side) - Stop #630 station near Sycamore to Psychology Building station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Round Lake station near Round Lake in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Sycamore to Round Lake in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Sycamore and Round Lake in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sycamore to get to Round Lake in Chicago?

    Get on the 17 bus from the Holmes Student Center (West Side) - Stop #630 stop near Sycamore in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Sycamore and Round Lake in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Round Lake station, which is closest to Round Lake in Chicago.

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