How to get to Northern Illinois University in Dekalb by bus or train?

Directions to Northern Illinois University (Dekalb) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Northern Illinois University

    BusBus: 12, GREYHOUND US0155S, 3, 18, 19.

How to get to Northern Illinois University by bus?

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Bus stops near Northern Illinois University in Dekalb

  • Blackhawk Rd. at Hillcrest Dr. - Sb Stop #504, 2 min walk,
  • Annie Glidden & Loren Dr-Univ. Village, 5 min walk,
  • Annie Glidden Rd. at Hillcrest Dr. - Nb Stop #510, 6 min walk,

Bus lines to Northern Illinois University in Dekalb

  • 3, Holmes Student Center (Hsc) - Rt 3 / Rt 4 Stop #649,
  • 18, Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Market Square Dr. (Wal-Mart) - Nb Stop #050,
  • 19, University Cir (Dusable) Rt 18 / Rt 19 Stop #628,
  • 10, Campus Shuttle,
  • 11, Sunday Shuttle,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Northern Illinois University?

    The closest stations to Northern Illinois University are:

    • Blackhawk Rd. at Hillcrest Dr. - Sb Stop #504 is 92 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Annie Glidden & Loren Dr-Univ. Village is 357 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Annie Glidden Rd. at Hillcrest Dr. - Nb Stop #510 is 413 yards away, 6 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near Northern Illinois University?

    These bus lines stop near Northern Illinois University: 12, GREYHOUND US0155S.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Northern Illinois University in Dekalb?

    The nearest bus stop to Northern Illinois University in Dekalb is Blackhawk Rd. at Hillcrest Dr. - Sb Stop #504. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first bus to Northern Illinois University in Dekalb?

    The 19 is the first bus that goes to Northern Illinois University in Dekalb. It stops nearby at 3:01 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Northern Illinois University in Dekalb?

    The 11 is the last bus that goes to Northern Illinois University in Dekalb. It stops nearby at 2:49 AM.

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Public Transit to Northern Illinois University in Dekalb

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Bus: 12, GREYHOUND US0155S, 3, 18, 19, 10, 11.

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Northern Illinois University Address: Russell Rd street in Dekalb

Northern Illinois University, Dekalb
Northern Illinois University, DekalbNorthern Illinois University (NIU) is a public research university in DeKalb, Illinois, United States. It was founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School in 1895 by Illinois Governor John P. Altgeld, initially to provide the state with college-educated teachers. In addition to the main campus in DeKalb, it has satellite centers in Chicago, Naperville, Rockford, and Oregon, Illinois. The university is composed of seven degree-granting colleges and has a student body of approximately 16,000. NIU is one of seven public universities in Illinois that compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's, Division I. The athletic teams are known as the Huskies and compete in the Mid-American Conference (MAC).
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