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Trip Overview

The average bus between DeKalb and Northwestern University takes 4h 23m and the fastest bus takes 3h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from DeKalb to Northwestern University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 23m
Duration
99 mi
Distance
$20
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

DeKalb to Northwestern University bus times

Buses run twice daily between DeKalb and Northwestern University. The earliest departure is at 9:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from DeKalb is at 12:05 PM which arrives into Northwestern University at 3:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)3h 21m • 3 changes
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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)3h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)3h 21m • 3 changes
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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)3h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)3h 21m • 3 changes
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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)3h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)3h 22m • 3 changes
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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)3h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)17h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)3h 21m • 3 changes
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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)3h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)3h 21m • 3 changes
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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)3h 15m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from DeKalb to Northwestern University? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 98.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Dekalb to Northwestern University via Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & State, Washington & Wabash, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Sheridan & Foster in around 3h 19m.

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