How to get from Glen Ellyn to Calumet City by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Glen Ellyn to Calumet City in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-W train from College Ave station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to 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 3 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

205min$9.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - J14
J14
Bus - 30
30
Walk to Calumet City
Leaves from College Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    College Ave
    1.22 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #38| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jeffery & 83rd Street/South Chicago (South)
    ID 17899
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Chicago & Jeffery (Se)
    ID 7242
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Hegewisch Metra Station (Se)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenue O & Brainard (13800 S) (South)
    ID 14028
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Calumet City
    Walk to
    Calumet City
    1.52 mi • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-W, 124 and SSL

To get from Glen Ellyn to Calumet City in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-W train from College Ave station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 124 bus and finally take the SSL train from Millennium Station station to Hegewisch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $15.00.

203min$15.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 124
124
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Calumet City
Leaves from College Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    College Ave
    1.22 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #38| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canal & Madison (North)
    ID 5027
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 124124
    Wait for bus
    124
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Randolph & Michigan (East)
    ID 14482
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Carroll Ave. (Michigan City)
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hegewisch
    27 min
  • 10
    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 Glen Ellyn to Calumet City

The distance between Glen Ellyn, Chicago and Calumet City, Chicago is approximately 47.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 205 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glen Ellyn to Calumet City 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 Glen Ellyn

Glen Ellyn is located at Glen Ellyn, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd.

Train stations close to Glen Ellyn:

  • Glen Ellyn
  • Wheaton
  • College Ave

Bus stations close to Glen Ellyn:

  • Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd
  • Roosevelt Rd & Lorraine Rd
  • Roosevelt Rd & Greenwood St

Public transit stations close to Calumet City, Chicago

Calumet City is located at Calumet City, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Sibley Blvd & Burnham Ave.

Train stations close to Calumet City:

  • Hegewisch
  • Hammond

Bus stations close to Calumet City:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-W, 124 and SSL

To get from Glen Ellyn to Calumet City in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-W train from College Ave station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 124 bus and finally take the SSL train from Millennium Station station to Hegewisch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $15.00.

203min$15.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 124
124
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Calumet City
Leaves from College Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    College Ave
    1.22 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #38| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canal & Madison (North)
    ID 5027
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 124124
    Wait for bus
    124
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Randolph & Michigan (East)
    ID 14482
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Carroll Ave. (Michigan City)
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hegewisch
    27 min
  • 10
    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 Glen Ellyn to Calumet City?

    The fastest way takes 205 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line J14, Bus line 30.

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

    The alternative route takes 203 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line 124, Bus line SSL.

  • Is there a direct train between Glen Ellyn and Calumet City in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Glen Ellyn to Calumet City in Chicago?

    The UP-W train line goes from College Ave station near Glen Ellyn to #38| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till #38| Chicago Otc station near Calumet City in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Glen Ellyn to Calumet City in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Glen Ellyn and Calumet City in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Glen Ellyn to get to Calumet City in Chicago?

    Get on the UP-W train from the College Ave station near Glen Ellyn in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Glen Ellyn and Calumet City in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the #38| Chicago Otc stop, which is closest to Calumet City in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Glen Ellyn to Calumet City?

    The ride from Glen Ellyn to Calumet City costs $9.00.

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