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Northern Illinois University - - Transportation

The closest major airport is O’Hare International Airport, located in Chicago, IL, at a distance of 44 miles from the city center of DeKalb, IL.

 

Getting around in DeKalb, IL

Public Transportation

 

DeKalb has the 2nd largest bus system in the state, known as The NIU Huskie Bus Line, which serves NIU and the surrounding DeKalb area.

 

Taxi/Limo

 

The city also offers visitors taxi services and limo rental services, which both represent great ways to get around in the city, as long as you’re not on a budget during your stay in DeKalb.

 

Car

 

Finding your way around in DeKalb may be the best choice. The traffic is not as heavy as in other US cities, and this way you won’t have to wait for the bus to arrive.

 

How to get to Northern Illinois University campus?

Easy! Just follow the driving directions listed below!

 

From O’Hare International Airport: Start by heading south on Access Road. Continue onto I-190 E and take exit 1D, toward I-294 S/Indiana/S Tollway. Merge onto I-294 S and take the Interstate 88 West E-W Tollway exit, toward Aurora. Merge onto I-88 W and take the Peace Road exit, toward IL-38. Turn right at Peace Road and left at IL-38 W/E Lincoln Hwy. Turn right at N 1st Street. The NIU campus will be located somewhere on your left.