How to get from Portage to Calumet City by bus?

By bus

To get from Portage to Calumet City in Chicago, take the L2 bus from Oak & County Line station to Metro Center station. Next, take the R1 bus from Metro Center station to Sibley & Morton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $3.85.

97min$3.85
Bus - L2L2
Bus - R1R1
Walk to Calumet City
Leaves from Oak & County Line

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portage
  • 2
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    30 min
  • 4
    Bus - R1R1
    Wait for bus
    R1
    Roundtrip
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sibley & Morton
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to Calumet City
    Walk to
    Calumet City
    0.98 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Portage to Calumet City in Chicago, take the L2 bus from Oak & County Line station to Metro Center station. Next, take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Hegewisch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $7.10.

92min$7.10
Bus - L2L2
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Calumet City
Leaves from Oak & County Line

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portage
  • 2
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    30 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
    Hegewisch
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Calumet City
    Walk to
    Calumet City
    1.74 mi • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Portage to Calumet City

The distance between Portage, Chicago and Calumet City, Chicago is approximately 27.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portage to Calumet City by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Portage

Portage is located at Portage, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Oak & Vermillion.

Train stations close to Portage:

  • Portage/Ogden Dunes

Bus stations close to Portage:

  • Oak & Vermillion
  • Pottawotami & County Line
  • Maple & County Line Rd

Public transit stations close to Calumet City, Chicago

Calumet City is located at Calumet City, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Burnham Sibley (Se).

Train stations close to Calumet City:

  • Hammond
  • Hegewisch

Bus stations close to Calumet City:

  • Burnham Sibley (Se)
  • Sibley Blvd & Burnham Ave
  • Sibley Blvd & Hirsch Ave

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Portage to Calumet City in Chicago, take the L2 bus from Oak & County Line station to Metro Center station. Next, take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Hegewisch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $7.10.

92min$7.10
Bus - L2L2
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Calumet City
Leaves from Oak & County Line

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portage
  • 2
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    30 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
    Hegewisch
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Calumet City
    Walk to
    Calumet City
    1.74 mi • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Portage to Calumet City?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line L2, Bus line R1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Portage to Calumet City?

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line L2, Bus line SSL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Portage and Calumet City in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Portage to Calumet City in Chicago?

    The L2 bus line goes from Metro Center station near Portage to Roundtrip station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Roundtrip station near Calumet City in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Portage to Calumet City in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Portage and Calumet City in Chicago by bus is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Portage to get to Calumet City in Chicago?

    Get on the L2 bus from the Metro Center stop near Portage in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Portage and Calumet City in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Roundtrip stop, which is closest to Calumet City in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Portage to Calumet City?

    The ride from Portage to Calumet City costs $3.85.

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