There are 3 ways to get from Matteson to DeKalb by bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Matteson, IL to Downtown Chicagobus Champaign to Chicago Area NORTH
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus Greyhound US0155S
3h 30m$56–78Train
cheapest- Take the train from Matteson to Van Buren St.train Me
- Take the train from Oak Park to Elburntrain Up-W
4h 58m$13–26Drive 76.5 mi
- Drive from Matteson to DeKalbcar 76.5 mi
1h 24m$14–21
Matteson to DeKalb by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matteson to DeKalb is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Matteson to DeKalb is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Matteson to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Matteson, IL and arriving at Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Matteson to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Matteson and arriving at Elburn via Adams/Wabash and Oak Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Matteson and DeKalb is 98 miles. The road distance is 77 miles.
The best way to get from Matteson to DeKalb without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Matteson to DeKalb, including transfers.
Matteson to DeKalb bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Matteson, IL station.
Matteson to DeKalb train services, operated by Metra, depart from Matteson station.
The best way to get from Matteson to DeKalb is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $55 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $26 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Matteson, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Matteson, IL to Dekalb via Downtown Chicago and Chicago Bus Station in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matteson to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Van Buren St., Adams/Wabash, Harlem-Green, Oak Park, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 4h 58m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Matteson to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Oak Park to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Matteson, IL to Downtown Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Matteson to DeKalb bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Downtown Chicago station.
Matteson to DeKalb train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matteson to DeKalb is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Matteson to DeKalb.
There are 12+ hotels available in DeKalb.





