How to get from Beach Park to Blue Island by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Beach Park to Blue Island by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Beach Park to Blue Island in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 561 bus from Mcaree Rd & York House Rd station to Sheridan Rd & Washington St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train, then the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Blue Island-Vermont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $17.30.

175min$17.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 561
561
Train - UP-NUP-N
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to Blue Island
Leaves from Mcaree Rd & York House Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mcaree Rd & York House Rd
    ID 24082
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 561561
    Wait for bus
    561
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sheridan Rd & Washington St
    ID 18080
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waukegan
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #326| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #411| Joliet
  • 12
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    20 min
  • 13
    Walk to Blue Island
    Walk to
    Blue Island
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Beach Park to Blue Island by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 561, UP-N, 56, RED LINE and RI

To get from Beach Park to Blue Island in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 561 bus from Mcaree Rd & York House Rd station to Sheridan Rd & Washington St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train, then the 56 bus, then the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the RI train from 35th St. / "Lou" Jones station to Blue Island-Vermont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $17.55.

175min$17.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 561
561
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 56
56
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to Blue Island
Leaves from Mcaree Rd & York House Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mcaree Rd & York House Rd
    ID 24082
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 561561
    Wait for bus
    561
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sheridan Rd & Washington St
    ID 18080
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waukegan
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #326| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Monroe-Red
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 11
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 12
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Sox-35th
    9 min
  • 13
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    35th St. / "Lou" Jones
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 14
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #411| Joliet
  • 15
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    13 min
  • 16
    Walk to Blue Island
    Walk to
    Blue Island
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Beach Park to Blue Island

The distance between Beach Park, Chicago and Blue Island, Chicago is approximately 59.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Beach Park to Blue Island by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Beach Park to Blue Island by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 561, UP-N, 56, RED LINE and RI

To get from Beach Park to Blue Island in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 561 bus from Mcaree Rd & York House Rd station to Sheridan Rd & Washington St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train, then the 56 bus, then the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the RI train from 35th St. / "Lou" Jones station to Blue Island-Vermont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $17.55.

175min$17.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 561
561
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 56
56
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to Blue Island
Leaves from Mcaree Rd & York House Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mcaree Rd & York House Rd
    ID 24082
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 561561
    Wait for bus
    561
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sheridan Rd & Washington St
    ID 18080
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waukegan
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #326| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Monroe-Red
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 11
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 12
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Sox-35th
    9 min
  • 13
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    35th St. / "Lou" Jones
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 14
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #411| Joliet
  • 15
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    13 min
  • 16
    Walk to Blue Island
    Walk to
    Blue Island
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 561, Train line UP-N, Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE, Train line RI.

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

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 561, Train line UP-N, Bus line 56, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Train line RI.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

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

    The 561 bus line goes from Mcaree Rd & York House Rd station near Beach Park to South station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line till South station near Blue Island in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Beach Park to Blue Island in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Beach Park and Blue Island in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the 561 bus from the Mcaree Rd & York House Rd stop near Beach Park in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus, train and Chicago 'L' fare from Beach Park to Blue Island?

    The ride from Beach Park to Blue Island costs $17.30.

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