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Bus Chicago to De Kalb: Trip Overview

Bus Chicago to De Kalb: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$28
Average bus trip duration1h 30m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure6:45 AM
Distance58 miles (93 km)
Latest bus departure3:20 PM

Chicago to De Kalb Buses

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Chicago to De Kalb, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures4
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:45AM - 3:20PM
Minimum Price$28
Average Ticket Price$28
Minimum Trip Duration1h30m
Average Bus Trip Duration1h30m
Distance58 miles (93 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - De Kalb

The best way to travel from Chicago to De Kalb is by bus. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

The travel time from Chicago to De Kalb is about 1h 30m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 1h 30m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 57 miles (92 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance between the two cities is 57 miles (92 km).

On average, there are 4 daily departures on this route, offered by Greyhound. The number of buses running from Chicago to De Kalb may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Chicago to De Kalb by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

The first bus leaves at 6:45 AM and the last one leaves at 3:20 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Chicago to De Kalb leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Holmes Student Center Bus Stop. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Chicago to De Kalb by choosing to travel by bus. With prices starting at $28, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

The average bus ticket price from Chicago to De Kalb is $28. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $28 and $59, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, you can do a day trip from Chicago to De Kalb. The total time it takes to make a round-trip between Chicago and De Kalb is about 3h. So you'll have plenty of time to discover De Kalb before making your way back to Chicago.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and De Kalb!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to De Kalb, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Chicago to De Kalb that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Chicago to De Kalb.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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