How to get from DeKalb to Wheeling IL USA by bus and train?

From DeKalb to Wheeling IL USA by bus and train

To get from DeKalb to Wheeling IL USA in Wheeling, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 12 bus from Locust & 2nd 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 NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Wheeling station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

269min$12.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - NCSNCS
Walk to Wheeling IL USA
Leaves from Locust & 2nd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Locust & 2nd
    400 yd • 5 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
    28 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
    #44| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wheeling
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wheeling IL USA
    Walk to
    Wheeling IL USA
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from DeKalb to Wheeling IL USA by bus and train via 12, GREYHOUND US0155S and NCS

To get from DeKalb to Wheeling IL USA in Wheeling, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from Locust St at 2nd St - Wb Stop #490 station to W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0155S bus and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Wheeling station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 33 min.

333min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Train - NCSNCS
Walk to Wheeling IL USA
Leaves from Locust St at 2nd St - Wb Stop #490

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Locust St at 2nd St - Wb Stop #490
    ID 490
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
    ID 456
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    110 yd • 2 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 - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wheeling
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wheeling IL USA
    Walk to
    Wheeling IL USA
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from DeKalb to Wheeling IL USA

The distance between DeKalb, Wheeling and Wheeling IL USA, Wheeling is approximately 90.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 269 min. Moovit will show you the directions from DeKalb to Wheeling IL USA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wheeling – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to DeKalb

DeKalb is located at DeKalb, Wheeling and the nearest public transit station is Locust St at 2nd St - Wb Stop #490.

Bus stations close to DeKalb:

  • Locust St at 2nd St - Wb Stop #490
  • Locust & 2nd
  • N 1st Street & E Locust St - Nb Stop #592

Public transit stations close to Wheeling IL USA, Wheeling

Wheeling IL USA is located at Wheeling IL USA, Wheeling and the nearest public transit station is Dundee/George.

Train stations close to Wheeling IL USA:

  • Wheeling
  • Buffalo Grove

Bus stations close to Wheeling IL USA:

  • Dundee/George
  • Dundee/Wheeling/Mchenry
  • Dundee/Elmhurst

Related Routes

Alternative route from DeKalb to Wheeling IL USA by bus and train via 12, GREYHOUND US0155S and NCS

To get from DeKalb to Wheeling IL USA in Wheeling, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from Locust St at 2nd St - Wb Stop #490 station to W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0155S bus and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Wheeling station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 33 min.

333min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Train - NCSNCS
Walk to Wheeling IL USA
Leaves from Locust St at 2nd St - Wb Stop #490

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Locust St at 2nd St - Wb Stop #490
    ID 490
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
    ID 456
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    110 yd • 2 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 - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wheeling
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wheeling IL USA
    Walk to
    Wheeling IL USA
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from DeKalb to Wheeling IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 269 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line NCS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from DeKalb to Wheeling IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 333 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line NCS.

  • Is there a direct bus between DeKalb and Wheeling IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from DeKalb to Wheeling IL USA?

    The 12 bus line goes from Locust & 2nd station near DeKalb in 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 Wheeling IL USA in Wheeling.

  • How long does it take to travel from DeKalb to Wheeling IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between DeKalb in Dekalb and Wheeling IL USA in Wheeling by bus and train is about 4 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near DeKalb to get to Wheeling IL USA?

    Get on the 12 bus from the Locust & 2nd stop near DeKalb in Dekalb.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between DeKalb and Wheeling IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station, which is closest to Wheeling IL USA in Wheeling.

  • How much is the bus fare from DeKalb to Wheeling IL USA?

    The ride from DeKalb to Wheeling IL USA costs $12.50.

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