NIU’s main campus is located in DeKalb, Illinois, about an hour west of Chicago.
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Parking Services oversees parking on campus. In general, anyone who parks on campus must have a parking permit or pay for timed parking. Learn about visitor parking.
Operated by the city of DeKalb, the Huskie Bus Line offers routes throughout campus and the community and is free for NIU students and employees with a OneCard. The Elburn Shuttle (Route 12) connects riders to the Metra station in Elburn for travel to Chicago, and the Huskie Safe Line (Route 11) provides late-night service for students seven days a week. Learn more about the Huskie Bus Line.
Important: The Greyhound stop in DeKalb is no longer at the Holmes Student Center. The Greyhound website still references that location, but the stop is at 202 Normal Road, near Davis Hall. Please use this address when planning your trip.
Greyhound provides regional and long-distance bus service with a stop on the NIU campus. The pickup and drop-off location is on Normal Road near Davis Hall, at 202 Normal Road, DeKalb, IL 60115. For schedules, fares and tickets, visit Greyhound.com.
We strive to provide equitable access to campus and can assist with accommodations needed to navigate the university. Learn more about accessibility at NIU.