How far is Chicago from De Kalb?

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

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to De Kalb?

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.

Bus Chicago to De Kalb from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to De Kalb on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	7h 55m	7:45am	Dekalb (LaTourette Hall)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Chicago to De Kalb on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2h	3:50pm	Dekalb (LaTourette Hall)	Cheapest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h 35m	7:45am	Dekalb (LaTourette Hall)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	4h 45m	3:50pm	Dekalb (LaTourette Hall)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	7h 55m	7:45am	Dekalb (LaTourette Hall)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:25 AM CST.

Get from Chicago to De Kalb

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2hAverage Duration

58 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,291 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and De Kalb?

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

Stops in De Kalb

A - Holmes Student Center Bus Stop

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

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The cheapest trip from Chicago to De Kalb, IL was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $14

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

You can expect to pay from $14 to $22 for a bus ticket from Chicago to De Kalb, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-13.