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

By bus and train

To get from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Grove in Chicago, take the MD-N train from Chicago Union Station station to Lake-Cook station. Next, take the 626 bus from Lake Cook Metra station to Busch Pkwy & Corporate Grove Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

97min$7.50
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 626
626
Walk to Buffalo Grove
Leaves from Chicago Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chicago Union Station
  • 2
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2109| Fox Lake
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lake-Cook
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Cook Metra
    ID 1444
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 626626
    Wait for bus
    626
    Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Busch Pkwy & Corporate Grove Dr
    ID 1480
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Buffalo Grove
    Walk to
    Buffalo Grove
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-NW, 241 and 272

To get from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Park Ridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 241 bus and finally take the 272 bus from Golf Mill Station station to Busch Pkwy & Corporate Grove Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

116min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 241
241
Bus - 272
272
Walk to Buffalo Grove
Leaves from Chicago Otc

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #619| Crystal Lake
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Park Ridge
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Ridge Metra (Summit Ave & Prospect Ave)
    ID 21282
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 241241
    Wait for bus
    241
    Golf Mill Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Mill Station
    ID 17945
    16 min
  • 7
    Bus - 272272
    Wait for bus
    272
    Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Busch Pkwy & Corporate Grove Dr
    ID 1480
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Buffalo Grove
    Walk to
    Buffalo Grove
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Grove

The distance between Chicago Union Station, Chicago and Buffalo Grove, Chicago is approximately 30.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Union 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 Chicago Union Station

Chicago Union Station is located at Chicago Union Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is W Jackson Blvd, After S Clinton St (Across From Union Station).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Clinton-Blue
  • Quincy
  • Washington/Wells

Train stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Chicago Otc
  • Lasalle Street

Bus stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • W Jackson Blvd, After S Clinton St (Across From Union Station)
  • Jackson & Canal (East)
  • Chicago Train Station

Public transit stations close to Buffalo Grove, Chicago

Buffalo Grove is located at Buffalo Grove, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Deerfield Pkwy & Busch Pkwy.

Train stations close to Buffalo Grove:

  • Buffalo Grove
  • Wheeling
  • Prairie View

Bus stations close to Buffalo Grove:

  • Deerfield Pkwy & Busch Pkwy
  • Commerce Ct & Deerfield Pkwy
  • 920 Deerfield Pkwy

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-NW, 241 and 272

To get from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Park Ridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 241 bus and finally take the 272 bus from Golf Mill Station station to Busch Pkwy & Corporate Grove Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

116min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 241
241
Bus - 272
272
Walk to Buffalo Grove
Leaves from Chicago Otc

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #619| Crystal Lake
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Park Ridge
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Ridge Metra (Summit Ave & Prospect Ave)
    ID 21282
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 241241
    Wait for bus
    241
    Golf Mill Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Mill Station
    ID 17945
    16 min
  • 7
    Bus - 272272
    Wait for bus
    272
    Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Busch Pkwy & Corporate Grove Dr
    ID 1480
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Buffalo Grove
    Walk to
    Buffalo Grove
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line MD-N, Bus line 626.

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

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 241, Bus line 272.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

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

    The MD-N train line goes from #2109| Fox Lake station near Chicago Union Station to Lake-Cook station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Lake-Cook station near Buffalo Grove in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Chicago Union Station and Buffalo Grove in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the MD-N train from the #2109| Fox Lake station near Chicago Union Station in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Lake-Cook stop, which is closest to Buffalo Grove in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Grove in Chicago?

    The first train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Grove in Chicago is North Central Service. It leaves the Chicago Union Station station at 2:10 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Grove?

    The ride from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Grove costs $7.50.

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