There are 4 ways to get from Waukesha to DeKalb by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus Greyhound US0155S
6h 44m$39–60Drive 89.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waukesha to DeKalbcar 89.3 mi
2h 2m$17–24Train
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
7h 58m$68–112Bus, subway, train
- Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the subway from O'Hare to Forest Parksubway
- Take the train from Oak Park to Elburntrain
8h 44m$54–73
Waukesha to DeKalb by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waukesha to DeKalb is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Waukesha to DeKalb is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Waukesha to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from W Main Street at N East Avenue and arriving at Dekalb via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Waukesha to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Waukesha and DeKalb is 174 miles. The road distance is 89.8 miles.
The best way to get from Waukesha to DeKalb without a car is to bus which takes 6h 44m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Waukesha to DeKalb, including transfers.
Waukesha to DeKalb bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Waukesha to DeKalb train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Waukesha to DeKalb is to bus which takes 6h 44m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 7h 58m.
What companies run services between Waukesha, WI, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to Dekalb via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 7h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Oak Park to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from O'Hare to Forest Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $43–47
- Website
- coachusa.com
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Booking & Getting There
Waukesha to DeKalb bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Waukesha to DeKalb train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waukesha to DeKalb is 90 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Waukesha to DeKalb.
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