How to get from Melrose Park to Calumet City by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Melrose Park to Calumet City in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 318 bus from North Ave & 23rd Ave station to Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the SSL train from Millennium Station station to Hegewisch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

134min$8.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 318
318
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Calumet City
Leaves from North Ave & 23rd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & 23rd Ave
    ID 8809
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8739
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Ashland/63rd
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Miller
  • 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

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 303, BLUE LINE and SSL

To get from Melrose Park to Calumet City in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 303 bus from North Ave & 22nd Ave station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the SSL train from Millennium Station station to Hegewisch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

163min$8.00
Bus - 303
303
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Calumet City
Leaves from North Ave & 22nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melrose Park
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Miller
  • 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 Melrose Park to Calumet City

The distance between Melrose Park, Chicago and Calumet City, Chicago is approximately 35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melrose Park to Calumet City by Chicago 'L', 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 Melrose Park

Melrose Park is located at Melrose Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is North Ave & 23rd Ave.

Train stations close to Melrose Park:

  • Franklin Park
  • Bellwood
  • Maywood

Bus stations close to Melrose Park:

  • North Ave & 23rd Ave
  • North Ave & Jewel Dr
  • North Ave & 25th Ave

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 & Mackinaw Ave.

Train stations close to Calumet City:

  • Hammond
  • Hegewisch

Bus stations close to Calumet City:

  • Sibley Blvd & Mackinaw Ave
  • Sibley Blvd & Burnham Ave
  • Sibley Blvd & Superior Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 303, BLUE LINE and SSL

To get from Melrose Park to Calumet City in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 303 bus from North Ave & 22nd Ave station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the SSL train from Millennium Station station to Hegewisch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

163min$8.00
Bus - 303
303
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Calumet City
Leaves from North Ave & 22nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melrose Park
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Miller
  • 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 Melrose Park to Calumet City?

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 318, Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line SSL.

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

    The alternative route takes 163 minutes, using Bus line 303, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line SSL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

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

    The 318 bus line goes from North Ave & 23rd Ave station near Melrose Park to Forest Park Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Forest Park Cta Station station near Calumet City in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Melrose Park to Calumet City in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Melrose Park and Calumet City in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the 318 bus from the North Ave & 23rd Ave stop near Melrose Park in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Forest Park Cta Station station, which is closest to Calumet City in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus, Chicago 'L' and train fare from Melrose Park to Calumet City?

    The ride from Melrose Park to Calumet City costs $8.00.

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