How to get from Algonquin to River Grove by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Algonquin to River Grove in Chicago, take the 550 bus from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station to Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra) station. Next, take the MD-W train from Big Timber station to River Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Bus - 550
550
Train - MD-WMD-W
Leaves from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Algonquin
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra)
    ID 33801
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Big Timber
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2228| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station River Grove
    Ride to train station
    River Grove
    51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 550, UP-NW and 152

To get from Algonquin to River Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 550 bus from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the 152 bus from Addison & Pulaski (West) station to Addison & Pontiac (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min.

195min
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 152
152
Walk to River Grove
Leaves from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy
    ID 35861
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #626| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irving Park
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Addison & Pulaski (West)
    ID 12586
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 152152
    Wait for bus
    152
    Addison & Cumberland Terminal (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Addison & Pontiac (West)
    ID 12635
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to River Grove
    Walk to
    River Grove
    0.98 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Algonquin to River Grove

The distance between Algonquin, Chicago and River Grove, Chicago is approximately 35.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Algonquin to River Grove by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Algonquin

Algonquin is located at Algonquin, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy.

Bus stations close to Algonquin:

  • Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy
  • Randall Rd & Commons Dr
  • Randall Rd & County Line Rd

Public transit stations close to River Grove, Chicago

River Grove is located at River Grove, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Thatcher/O'Connor.

Train stations close to River Grove:

  • River Grove
  • Elmwood Park
  • Mont Clare

Bus stations close to River Grove:

  • Thatcher/O'Connor
  • Grand/Thatcher (Se)
  • Grand/Thatcher (Sw)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 550, UP-NW and 152

To get from Algonquin to River Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 550 bus from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the 152 bus from Addison & Pulaski (West) station to Addison & Pontiac (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min.

195min
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 152
152
Walk to River Grove
Leaves from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy
    ID 35861
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #626| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irving Park
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Addison & Pulaski (West)
    ID 12586
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 152152
    Wait for bus
    152
    Addison & Cumberland Terminal (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Addison & Pontiac (West)
    ID 12635
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to River Grove
    Walk to
    River Grove
    0.98 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Algonquin to River Grove?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Algonquin to River Grove?

    The alternative route takes 195 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 152.

  • Is there a direct bus between Algonquin and River Grove in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Algonquin to River Grove in Chicago?

    The 550 bus line goes from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station near Algonquin to Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till River Grove station near River Grove in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Algonquin to River Grove in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Algonquin and River Grove in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Algonquin to get to River Grove in Chicago?

    Get on the 550 bus from the Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 stop near Algonquin in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Algonquin and River Grove in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the River Grove station, which is closest to River Grove in Chicago.

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