How to get from Chicago to Sycamore by bus?

From Chicago to Sycamore by bus

To get from Chicago to Sycamore in Sycamore, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Chicago Train Station station to Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the 21 bus from Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Northland Shopping Plaza - Nb Stop #677 station to Grant St at Stark Ave. (Civic Apts) - Eb Stop #300 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min.

236min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Bus - 1717
Bus - 2121
Walk to Sycamore
Leaves from Chicago Train Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    0.81 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Davenport Ground Transportation Ctr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    120 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castle Dr at Lincoln Ter (Montgomery Hall) - Sb Stop #576
    ID 576
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Kishwaukee Hosp. - Eb Stop #599
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Northland Shopping Plaza - Nb Stop #677
    ID 677
    21 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Grant St at Stark Ave. (Civic Apts) - Eb Stop #300
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grant St at Stark Ave. (Civic Apts) - Eb Stop #300
    ID 300
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Sycamore
    Walk to
    Sycamore
    W State Street
    670 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago to Sycamore

The distance between Chicago, Sycamore and Sycamore, Sycamore is approximately 73.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 236 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago to Sycamore by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sycamore – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chicago

Chicago is located at Chicago, Sycamore and the nearest public transit station is State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

  • Jackson (Red)
  • Jackson-Blue
  • Lasalle/Van Buren

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South)
  • State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (North)
  • Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)

Public transit stations close to Sycamore, Sycamore

Sycamore is located at W State Street, Sycamore and the nearest public transit station is Lucas St at N Maple St (Opportunity House) - Eb Stop #315.

Bus stations close to Sycamore:

  • Lucas St at N Maple St (Opportunity House) - Eb Stop #315
  • E. State St at S Governor St (Family Dollar) - Wb - Stop #330
  • Grant St at Stark Ave. (Civic Apts) - Eb Stop #300

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Sycamore?

    The fastest way takes 236 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line 17, Bus line 21.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Sycamore?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chicago to Sycamore?

    The GREYHOUND US0155S bus line goes from Chicago Train Station station near Chicago in Chicago to Davenport Ground Transportation Ctr station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Davenport Ground Transportation Ctr station near Sycamore in Sycamore.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago to Sycamore by bus?

    The total travel time between Chicago in Chicago and Sycamore in Sycamore by bus is about 3 hr 56 min.

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

    Get on the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from the Chicago Train Station stop near Chicago in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Davenport Ground Transportation Ctr stop, which is closest to Sycamore in Sycamore.