Student rides
Northern Illinois University rides home, airport runs & game day
Dekalb, Illinois· four-year· 10,000–19,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Dekalb and check trips posted by drivers already going your way. Book available seats at the listed price. The relay grid is informational; connected trips and low fares are not guaranteed.
Where can you go from campus?
Dekalb connects to the relay grid near Rockford, IL (29 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Dekalb → Chicago, IL93 mi · $10–$20
- Dekalb → Milwaukee, WI93 mi · $10–$20
- Dekalb → Dubuque, IA95 mi · $10–$20
- Dekalb → Davenport, IA107 mi · $15–$25
- Dekalb → Fond du Lac, WI126 mi · $15–$30
- Dekalb → Cedar Rapids, IA155 mi · $20–$35
- Dekalb → South Bend, IN176 mi · $25–$40
- Dekalb → La Crosse, WI176 mi · $25–$40
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Dekalb
Northern Illinois University student travel FAQ
- How do Northern Illinois University students get home for breaks?
- Browse trips leaving Dekalb and choose available seats at a driver-set price. Request your route if none fits. Relay connections depend on separate driver-posted trips.
- What does a ride from Dekalb cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Check for driver-posted trips that fit your airport and flight time, allowing a travel buffer. You can request a route, but a ride is not guaranteed.