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

By bus and train

To get from Lake Station to Buffalo Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Miller Station station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Buffalo Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

210min$16.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 126
126
Train - NCSNCS
Walk to Buffalo Grove
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Buffalo Grove
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Buffalo Grove
    Walk to
    Buffalo Grove
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, 60 and NCS

To get from Lake Station to Buffalo Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Miller Station station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Buffalo Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

210min$16.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 60
60
Train - NCSNCS
Walk to Buffalo Grove
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Buffalo Grove
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Buffalo Grove
    Walk to
    Buffalo Grove
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake Station to Buffalo Grove

The distance between Lake Station, Chicago and Buffalo Grove, Chicago is approximately 65.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 210 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Station to Buffalo 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 Lake Station

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
  • 10th & Fayette
  • Serenity Lake (By Request)

Public transit stations close to Buffalo Grove, Chicago

Buffalo Grove is located at Buffalo Grove, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Buffalo Grove Metra.

Train stations close to Buffalo Grove:

  • Buffalo Grove
  • Prairie View
  • Wheeling

Bus stations close to Buffalo Grove:

  • Buffalo Grove Metra
  • Commerce Ct & Deerfield Pkwy
  • Deerfield Pkwy & Busch Pkwy

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, 60 and NCS

To get from Lake Station to Buffalo Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Miller Station station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Buffalo Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

210min$16.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 60
60
Train - NCSNCS
Walk to Buffalo Grove
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Buffalo Grove
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Buffalo Grove
    Walk to
    Buffalo Grove
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 210 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 126, Bus line NCS.

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

    The alternative route takes 210 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 60, Bus line NCS.

  • Is there a direct train between Lake Station and Buffalo Grove in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lake Station to Buffalo Grove in Chicago?

    The SSL train line goes from Miller Station station near Lake Station to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Buffalo Grove station near Buffalo Grove in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Lake Station and Buffalo Grove in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lake Station to get to Buffalo Grove in Chicago?

    Get on the SSL train from the Miller Station station near Lake Station in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Buffalo Grove station, which is closest to Buffalo Grove in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Lake Station to Buffalo Grove costs $16.00.

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