Plaza DeKalb

201-205 E Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115

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City - Dekalb

Located 65 miles west of Chicago, DeKalb, Illinois combines small-town charm with the academic energy of Northern Illinois University. The historic "Barb City" features 44 public parks spanning over 700 acres, including the River Heights Golf Course and Hopkins Park Pool. Nature enthusiasts appreciate the walking and biking paths along the Kishwaukee River.

Downtown DeKalb showcases the Egyptian Theatre, an architectural landmark from 1929 that continues to host performances and events. The area offers diverse housing options, from established neighborhoods near NIU to newer apartment communities throughout the city.

DeKalb's heritage as the birthplace of barbed wire meshes with its evolving present, exemplified by Meta's data center development. The city maintains strong connections to both its agricultural roots and modern commerce along Route 23.

Learn more about living in Dekalb 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Downtown DeKalb Dekalb, IL
Studio $623 $801
1 Bedroom $1,306 $889
2 Bedrooms $1,396 $1,121
3 Bedrooms - $1,225
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Drive: 14 min 7.3 mi
Drive: 30 min 21.3 mi
Drive: 46 min 33.6 mi
Plaza DeKalb is within 17 minutes or 0.9 mile from Northern Illinois University. It is also near Kishwaukee College and Waubonsee C.C., Sugar Grove.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
306 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
556 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
547 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,083 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
204 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades K
1 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Plaza DeKalb is near Chicago/Rockford International, located 36.2 miles or 53 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 27 min 16.5 mi
Drive: 33 min 19.9 mi
Drive: 38 min 24.4 mi
Drive: 49 min 30.3 mi
Drive: 48 min 30.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Chicago/Rockford International
Drive: 53 min 36.2 mi

Walkability Near Plaza DeKalb

Very Walkable
87
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
41
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Very Bikeable
77
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Soundscore
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Plaza DeKalb.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Drive: 2 min 1.4 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Plaza DeKalb has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
NIU Observatory
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Midwest Museum of Natural History
Drive: 10 min 5.8 mi
Plaza DeKalb has 2 parks within 5.8 miles, including NIU Observatory, and Midwest Museum of Natural History.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
Plaza DeKalb is 3.1 miles and a 6 minute drive from Kishwaukee Community Hospital.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 54 min 35.8 mi
Drive: 51 min 36.7 mi
Plaza DeKalb is 35.8 miles from Fermi National Accelerator Lab Batavia, and is convenient to other military bases, including Fermi National Accelerator Lab Winfield.

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