How to get from Grand Central Station to 87th St by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Grand Central Station to 87th St by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Grand Central Station to 87th St in Chicago, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Harrison station to 87th station. Next, take the 87 bus from 87th Red Line Station (East) station to 87th Street & Dauphin/Ingleside (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Grand Central Station may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to 87th St on the Moovit app.

46min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 87
87
Walk to 87th St
Leaves from Harrison

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Harrison
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    87th
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    87th Red Line Station (East)
    ID 9408
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    91st Street & Commercial (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    87th Street & Dauphin/Ingleside (East)
    ID 9421
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to 87th St
    Walk to
    87th St
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand Central Station to 87th St

The distance between Grand Central Station, Chicago and 87th St, Chicago is approximately 11.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central Station to 87th St by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Grand Central Station to 87th St

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Grand Central Station to 87th St using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Grand Central Station) and destination (87th St), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L' and bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Station to 87th St?

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Bus line 87.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Grand Central Station and 87th St in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 46 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Grand Central Station to 87th St in Chicago?

    The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Harrison station near Grand Central Station to 87th station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 87th station near 87th St in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central Station to 87th St in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Grand Central Station and 87th St in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Grand Central Station to get to 87th St in Chicago?

    Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the Harrison station near Grand Central Station in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Grand Central Station and 87th St in Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the 87th stop, which is closest to 87th St in Chicago.

  • When is the first bus from Grand Central Station to 87th St in Chicago?

    The first bus from Grand Central Station to 87th St in Chicago is Cottage Grove. It leaves the Michigan & 8th Street (South) stop at 11:15 PM.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from Grand Central Station to 87th St in Chicago?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Grand Central Station to 87th St in Chicago is Red Line. It leaves the Harrison station at 11:09 PM.

  • When is the first train from Grand Central Station to 87th St in Chicago?

    The first train from Grand Central Station to 87th St in Chicago is Metra Electric. It leaves the Van Buren St. station at 11:52 PM.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Grand Central Station to 87th St?

    The ride from Grand Central Station to 87th St costs $2.50.

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