How to get from Cortland to Burnham by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Cortland to Burnham in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the J14 bus and finally take the 30 bus from South Chicago & Jeffery (Se) station to Avenue O & Brainard (13800 S) (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $12.00.

253min$12.00
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - J14
J14
Bus - 30
30
Walk to Burnham
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jeffery & 83rd Street/South Chicago (South)
    ID 17899
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Chicago & Jeffery (Se)
    ID 7242
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 11
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Hegewisch Metra Station (Se)
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenue O & Brainard (13800 S) (South)
    ID 14028
    38 min
  • 13
    Walk to Burnham
    Walk to
    Burnham
    860 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Cortland to Burnham in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, one train line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L', then the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 30 bus from 69th Red Line Station (West) station to Avenue O & Brainard (13800 S) (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

253min$11.50
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 30
30
Walk to Burnham
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Ashland/63rd
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    35 min
  • 10
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 11
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    69th
    15 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    69th Red Line Station (West)
    ID 14139
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Hegewisch Metra Station (Se)
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenue O & Brainard (13800 S) (South)
    ID 14028
    52 min
  • 15
    Walk to Burnham
    Walk to
    Burnham
    860 yd • 10 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 Cortland to Burnham

The distance between Cortland, Chicago and Burnham, Chicago is approximately 79.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 253 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cortland to Burnham 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 Burnham, Chicago

Burnham is located at Burnham, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Burnham Ave & 142nd St.

Train stations close to Burnham:

  • Hegewisch
  • Hammond

Bus stations close to Burnham:

  • Burnham Ave & 142nd St
  • Burnham Ave & 143rd St
  • Burnham Ave & 141st St

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Cortland to Burnham in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, one train line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L', then the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 30 bus from 69th Red Line Station (West) station to Avenue O & Brainard (13800 S) (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

253min$11.50
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 30
30
Walk to Burnham
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Ashland/63rd
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    35 min
  • 10
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 11
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    69th
    15 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    69th Red Line Station (West)
    ID 14139
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Hegewisch Metra Station (Se)
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenue O & Brainard (13800 S) (South)
    ID 14028
    52 min
  • 15
    Walk to Burnham
    Walk to
    Burnham
    860 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cortland to Burnham?

    The fastest way takes 253 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line J14, Bus line 30.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cortland to Burnham?

    The alternative route takes 253 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 30.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cortland and Burnham in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cortland to Burnham in Chicago?

    The 12 bus line goes from Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near Cortland to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near Burnham in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Cortland and Burnham in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cortland to get to Burnham in Chicago?

    Get on the 12 bus from the Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop stop near Cortland in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cortland and Burnham in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop stop, which is closest to Burnham in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Cortland to Burnham?

    The ride from Cortland to Burnham costs $12.00.

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More