How to get from Lake Station to Lake Station by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Lake Station to Lake Station in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 28 bus from Balbo & Columbus (West) station to Michigan & Van Buren (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the L2 bus from Metro Center station to 10th & Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $10.85.

92min$10.85
Bus - 28
28
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - L2L2
Leaves from Balbo & Columbus (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lake Station
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
    Roundtrip
  • 9
    Ride to bus station 10th & Lake
    Ride to bus station
    10th & Lake
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL and L2

To get from Lake Station to Lake Station in Chicago, take the SSL train from Van Buren St. station to Gary Metro Station station. Next, take the L2 bus from Metro Center station to 10th & Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $8.60.

91min$8.60
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - L2L2
Leaves from Van Buren St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
    Roundtrip
  • 6
    Ride to bus station 10th & Lake
    Ride to bus station
    10th & Lake
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Chicago.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Lake Station to Lake Station

The distance between Lake Station, Chicago and Lake Station, Chicago is approximately 35.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Station to Lake Station 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 Lake Station

Lake Station is located at Lake Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 10th & Fayette.

Train stations close to Lake Station:

  • Miller Station

Bus stations close to Lake Station:

  • 10th & Fayette
  • 7th & Lake
  • 4th & Lake

Public transit stations close to Lake Station, Chicago

Lake Station is located at Lake Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 7th & Lake.

Train stations close to Lake Station:

  • Miller Station

Bus stations close to Lake Station:

  • 7th & Lake
  • 4th & Lake
  • 10th & Lake

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL and L2

To get from Lake Station to Lake Station in Chicago, take the SSL train from Van Buren St. station to Gary Metro Station station. Next, take the L2 bus from Metro Center station to 10th & Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $8.60.

91min$8.60
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - L2L2
Leaves from Van Buren St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
    Roundtrip
  • 6
    Ride to bus station 10th & Lake
    Ride to bus station
    10th & Lake
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake Station to Lake Station?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 28, Bus line SSL, Bus line L2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake Station to Lake Station?

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line L2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lake Station and Lake Station in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lake Station to Lake Station in Chicago?

    The 28 bus line goes from Union Station Transit Center (East) station near Lake Station to Michigan & Van Buren (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 10th & Lake station near Lake Station in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Lake Station and Lake Station in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lake Station to get to Lake Station in Chicago?

    Get on the 28 bus from the Union Station Transit Center (East) stop near Lake Station in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lake Station and Lake Station in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the 10th & Lake stop, which is closest to Lake Station in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Lake Station to Lake Station?

    The ride from Lake Station to Lake Station costs $10.85.

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More