How far is De Kalb from Chicago?

It's about 92 km (57 miles) from De Kalb to Chicago.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from De Kalb to Chicago?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Holmes Student Center Bus Stop, in De Kalb, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Bus De Kalb to Chicago from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for De Kalb to Chicago on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:25am	Dekalb (LaTourette Hall)	1h 30m	10:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:05pm	Dekalb (LaTourette Hall)	1h 30m	1:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:25am	Dekalb (LaTourette Hall)	4h	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05pm	Dekalb (LaTourette Hall)	5h	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:28 PM CST.

Get from De Kalb to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

4hAverage Duration

98 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87370 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $31

Greyhound De Kalb Chicago recent customer reviews

Bus came more than 2 hours late.

Tamryn R.

November 16, 2019

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Where are the popular stops in De Kalb and Chicago?

Stops in De Kalb

A - Holmes Student Center Bus Stop

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions about travelling from De Kalb, IL to Chicago by bus

How far is De Kalb from Chicago?
It's about 92 km (57 miles) from De Kalb to Chicago.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from De Kalb to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Holmes Student Center Bus Stop, in De Kalb, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-10

$26

11-11

$23

Today

$24

11-13

$26

11-14

No data

11-15

No data

11-16

$24

11-17

No data

The cheapest trip from De Kalb, IL to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from De Kalb, IL to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $23 to $27 for a bus ticket from De Kalb, IL to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-16.