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If you can’t find your way around the NIU campus and DeKalb, your legs are probably broken. There are so many options and the campus is so accessible that you have no excuse to be late for anything. The Huskie Bus Line is a fantastic resource for students and will take them anywhere on campus and to most hot spots in DeKalb and Sycamore. You don’t need even need to pay to utilize them. There are several buses and routes, and drivers do a good job of reaching destinations on time without incident. The buses can get overcrowded in the winter, but the University is usually proactive in adding more buses and routes when necessary. Walking to class remains the best option, with dorms and apartments usually being within 15 minutes walking distance of most campus buildings. In addition, many students enjoy biking to class. Cabs are hard to find, but not needed thanks to the Late Nite Ride Service, which is free and will take you just about anywhere in DeKalb. A trip to the airport means an expensive cab ride or long drive, but how many students really take trips there on a regular basis anyway? The only problem with transportation in DeKalb is how hard it is to reach Chicago if you don’t have your own car. The closest Metra and Amtrak stations are far away and inconvenient.

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mbritton1991

Psychology '13

3.5

B

Good Transportation

The transportation is campus is very good during the day and during the week, but somewhat mediocre on the weekends. There are about eight different bus routes during the week from 7am to 11pm and usually two buses for each route. The routes go all over campus and even go to the different apartment complexes, Greek row, and even downtown Dekalb and Sycamore to places like Walmart, Target, and the hospital. However, on the weekends there is only about one bus for each route and they don't come nearly as often as they do on the weekdays. The bus downtown still runs, but can be kind of crowded and hard to catch sometimes.

Mar 06, 2012

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satinedelacroix

History '14

4.6

A

Buses Are the Way to Go

The Huskie bus Line is convenient and free for northern students (or $1 if you're not so that is still a deal). The come on time (most of the time) and are a great way to get around campus and local stores. However when it's cold they are usually full.

Jan 21, 2012

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tee4laife

Chemistry '15

2.3

C

Convenience

The transportation at NIU is pretty ok, the only thing that upsets me is that when its cold outside the bus get full before getting to my place, and i dont get to ride on it.

Jan 16, 2012

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