There are 3 ways to get from DeKalb to O'Hare by bus (Greyhound), train, subway, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
3h 5m$14–22Train, subway
cheapest- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Cumberlandsubway Blue Line
3h 25m$8–21Drive 52.2 mi
- Drive from DeKalb to O'Harecar 52.2 mi
1h 17m$10–14
DeKalb to O'Hare by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to O'Hare is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from DeKalb to O'Hare is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from Dekalb and arriving at Chicago via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from DeKalb to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from Elburn and arriving at Cumberland via Clark/Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between DeKalb and O'Hare is 82 miles. The road distance is 52.5 miles.
The best way to get from DeKalb to O'Hare without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $14 - $23.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from DeKalb to O'Hare, including transfers.
DeKalb to O'Hare bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dekalb station.
DeKalb to O'Hare train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elburn station.
DeKalb to O'Hare bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and O'Hare, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Dekalb to Chicago via Chicago Bus Station in around 3h 5m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to Cumberland
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
- $12–19
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Greyhound
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DeKalb to O'Hare train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to O'Hare is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from DeKalb to O'Hare.
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