The average bus between Evanston and DeKalb takes 3h 26m and the fastest bus takes 2h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Evanston to DeKalb. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Evanston and DeKalb. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Evanston is at 10:36 PM which arrives into DeKalb at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Michigan & Washington and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Evanston station and arriving at DeKalb station via Michigan & Washington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Evanston to DeKalb bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Paulina & Howard Terminal station.
Evanston to DeKalb bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Dekalb station.
The distance between Evanston and DeKalb is 88.5 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Dekalb via Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 3h 44m.
