How to get from Cortland to Aurora by bus and train?

Cortland to Aurora map

From Cortland to Aurora by bus and train

To get from Cortland to Aurora in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 802 bus from Geneva Metra (3rd St & Crescent Pl) station to Broadway & Spring St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $6.75.

264min$6.75
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 802
802
Walk to Aurora
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #46| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra (3rd St & Crescent Pl)
    ID 11730
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 802802
    Wait for bus
    802
    South
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & Spring St
    ID 10706
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aurora
    Walk to
    Aurora
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cortland to Aurora by bus and train via 12, UP-W and BNSF

To get from Cortland to Aurora in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Aurora station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $17.75.

256min$17.75
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Aurora
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1227| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    77 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aurora
    Walk to
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cortland to Aurora

The distance between Cortland, Chicago and Aurora, Chicago is approximately 34.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 264 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cortland to Aurora 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 Aurora, Chicago

Aurora is located at Aurora, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Spring St & Broadway.

Train stations close to Aurora:

  • Aurora

Bus stations close to Aurora:

  • Spring St & Broadway
  • Spring St & Lasalle St
  • Spring St & Lincoln Ave

Related Routes

Cortland to Aurora map

Alternative route from Cortland to Aurora by bus and train via 12, UP-W and BNSF

To get from Cortland to Aurora in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Aurora station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $17.75.

256min$17.75
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Aurora
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1227| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    77 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aurora
    Walk to
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cortland to Aurora?

    The fastest way takes 264 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 802.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cortland to Aurora?

    The alternative route takes 256 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cortland and Aurora in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cortland to Aurora in Chicago?

    The 12 bus line goes from Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near Cortland to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near Aurora in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Cortland to Aurora in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Cortland and Aurora in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cortland to get to Aurora in Chicago?

    Get on the 12 bus from the Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop stop near Cortland in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cortland and Aurora in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop stop, which is closest to Aurora in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Cortland to Aurora?

    The ride from Cortland to Aurora costs $6.75.

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