Route 12 of the Huskie Bus Line goes to the Metra train station in Elburn, the nearest station from which to travel to Chicago and the western suburbs.
The Elburn Shuttle Route 12 runs seven days a week with five morning departures and five evening departures, Monday through Friday. Morning and afternoon departures are also available on Saturday and Sunday.
Tickets are free for NIU students and employees with an NIU OneCard or $.50 for the general public. The shuttle picks up and drops off passengers at Locust Street and Normal Road, with additional stops in downtown DeKalb and Cortland.