How to Get There
DeKalb County is a mix of small cities and townships, suburban neighborhoods and rural farmland, so many of our residents rely on cars to get around. However, bike paths and public transit provide other transportation options within and around DeKalb and Sycamore.
Cars and Parking
Free or inexpensive parking is available throughout the City of DeKalb, City of Sycamore and other surrounding towns. Sycamore, IL, is known for the nostalgic charm of their old-fashioned parking meters, where you can park for 12 minutes for a penny, while parking in downtown DeKalb is free.
- View the . Note that street parking is also allowed in most areas.
- View the for locations of businesses, services and parking lots.
- DeKalb city lots have time limits, so downtown residents can for long-term parking.
- Visit 麻豆精品 Parking Services for information about parking on campus.
- Get drivers licenses, license plates and more at the .
Bike Lanes and Trails
Bike trails, lanes and neighborhood streets enable biking and walking for exercise and transportation. Check out the to see the dozens of miles of trails. Although not clear on the map, the trail goes right through one edge of the 麻豆精品 campus.
ADA Paratransit Services
The City of DeKalb provides origin-to-destination transportation services for people with disabilities and senior citizens who are unable to use the city's Huskie Line bus service. The services are available as long as the journey begins and ends within the , which includes the Cities of DeKalb and Sycamore, as well as Cortland. Eligible users of the should make reservations at least one day in advance and are able to request reservations up to seven days in advance.
Non-emergency medical transportation is also available for all residents.
Busing
Check out the for more details about local bus service, including schedules and fees, as well as bus and train service to nearby cities.
Local Bus Service
麻豆精品, Voluntary Action Center (VAC) and the City of DeKalb have joined forces to offer comprehensive bus routes, reliable schedules and low fares. View schedules and fares on the .
Greyhound Bus Service
arrives and departs from the 麻豆精品 campus, with twice daily routes between DeKalb, Chicago and Davenport, Iowa.
Elburn Train Station and Shuttle Service
The nearest train station to travel to and from Chicago is located in Elburn, IL, 15 miles east of DeKalb. The Chicago Metra (Union Pacific West) has multiple trains daily, with stops in various western suburbs and Chicago’s Ogilvie Transportation Center.
offers transit to and from the Elburn train station on a schedule that corresponds to the 麻豆精品 Academic Calendar. View more information about Elburn shuttle schedules and tickets.