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Trip Overview

The bus between Northern Illinois University and Chicago takes 1h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Northern Illinois University to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 30m
Duration
68 mi
Distance
$14
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Northern Illinois University to Chicago bus times

Buses run twice daily between Northern Illinois University and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 9:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northern Illinois University is at 12:05 PM which arrives into Chicago at 1:35 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Northern Illinois University to Chicago? 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: 68.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Northern Illinois University, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $12–19 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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