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How to get from Griffith to Blue Island by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Griffith to Blue Island in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the R3 bus from Griffith Plaza station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the ME train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. station to Blue Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

182min$12.75
Bus - R3R3
Train - SSLSSL
Train - MEME
Walk to Blue Island
Leaves from Griffith Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Griffith
  • 2
    Bus - R3R3
    Wait for bus
    R3
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    40 min
  • 7
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #215| Blue Island
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blue Island
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Blue Island
    Walk to
    Blue Island
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via R3, SSL and RI

To get from Griffith to Blue Island in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the R3 bus from Griffith Plaza station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Prairie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

197min$13.00
Bus - R3R3
Train - SSLSSL
Train - RIRI
Walk to Blue Island
Leaves from Griffith Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Griffith
  • 2
    Bus - R3R3
    Wait for bus
    R3
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #607| Blue Island-Vermont
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Prairie
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Blue Island
    Walk to
    Blue Island
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Griffith to Blue Island

The distance between Griffith, Chicago and Blue Island, Chicago is approximately 50.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 182 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Griffith to Blue Island 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 Blue Island, Chicago

Blue Island is located at Blue Island, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Gregory St & Union St.

Train stations close to Blue Island:

  • Blue Island
  • Blue Island-Vermont
  • Prairie

Bus stations close to Blue Island:

  • Gregory St & Union St
  • Western Ave & Union St
  • Western Ave & York St

Alternative route by bus and train via R3, SSL and RI

To get from Griffith to Blue Island in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the R3 bus from Griffith Plaza station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Prairie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

197min$13.00
Bus - R3R3
Train - SSLSSL
Train - RIRI
Walk to Blue Island
Leaves from Griffith Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Griffith
  • 2
    Bus - R3R3
    Wait for bus
    R3
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #607| Blue Island-Vermont
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Prairie
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Blue Island
    Walk to
    Blue Island
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Griffith to Blue Island?

    The fastest way takes 182 minutes, using Bus line R3, Bus line SSL, Bus line ME.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Griffith to Blue Island?

    The alternative route takes 197 minutes, using Bus line R3, Bus line SSL, Bus line RI.

  • Is there a direct bus between Griffith and Blue Island in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 2 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Griffith to Blue Island in Chicago?

    The R3 bus line goes from Roundtrip station near Griffith to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Metro Center station near Blue Island in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Griffith to Blue Island in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Griffith and Blue Island in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Griffith to get to Blue Island in Chicago?

    Get on the R3 bus from the Roundtrip stop near Griffith in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Griffith and Blue Island in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Metro Center station, which is closest to Blue Island in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Griffith to Blue Island?

    The ride from Griffith to Blue Island costs $12.75.

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