There are 4 ways to get from DeKalb to Northwestern University by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or subway
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Bus, line 147 bus
best- Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the bus from Washington & Wabash to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus 147
3h 19m$18–23Line 12 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus 12
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Evanstontrain
3h 41m$8–17Drive 61.6 mi
- Drive from DeKalb to Northwestern Universitycar 61.6 mi
1h 37m$12–17Train, subway
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Fostersubway Purple Line
4h 6m$8–21
DeKalb to Northwestern University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Northwestern University is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Northwestern University is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Dekalb and arriving at Sheridan & Foster via Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & Wabash and Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from DeKalb to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Elburn and arriving at Foster via Clark/Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between DeKalb and Northwestern University is 99 miles. The road distance is 62 miles.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Northwestern University without a car is to bus and line 147 bus which takes 3h 19m and costs $17 - $24.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from DeKalb to Northwestern University, including transfers.
DeKalb to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dekalb station.
DeKalb to Northwestern University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elburn station.
DeKalb to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
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.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Evanston
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $1
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to Foster
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Washington & Wabash to Paulina & Howard Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 815-748-2000
- Website
- DeKalb Public Transit
Bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- DeKalb Public Transit
- All other routes
- $1
- To/from Elburn
- $8
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DeKalb to Northwestern University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Northwestern University is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from DeKalb to Northwestern University.
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