How to get from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Calumet City, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Calumet City, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Calumet City, IL you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 78 bus from Forest Preserve Avenue & Montrose (Ne) station to Montrose Blue Line Station (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the LAKESHORE train from Millennium Station station to Hammond station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $10.00. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Calumet City, IL on the Moovit app.

125min$10.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 78
78
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - LAKESHORELAKESHORE
Walk to Calumet City, IL
Leaves from Forest Preserve Avenue & Montrose (Ne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Preserve Avenue & Montrose (Ne)
    ID 11306
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Montrose & Marine Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montrose Blue Line Station (East)
    ID 11326
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Montrose-Blue
    10 yd • 1 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
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - LAKESHORELAKESHORE
    Wait for train
    LAKESHORE
    Miller
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hammond
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Calumet City, IL
    Walk to
    Calumet City, IL
    1.58 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Calumet City, IL

The distance between Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) and Calumet City, IL is approximately 34.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Calumet City, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Calumet City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Calumet City, IL

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Calumet City, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West)) and destination (Calumet City, IL), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L', bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L', bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Calumet City, IL?

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 78, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Train line LAKESHORE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) and Calumet City, IL?

    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 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Calumet City, IL?

    The 78 bus line goes from Forest Preserve Avenue & Montrose (Ne) station near Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) in Harwood Heights to Montrose Blue Line Station (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Montrose Blue Line Station (East) station near Calumet City, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Calumet City, IL by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) and Calumet City, IL by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to get to Calumet City, IL?

    Get on the 78 bus from the Forest Preserve Avenue & Montrose (Ne) stop near Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) in Harwood Heights.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) and Calumet City, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Montrose Blue Line Station (East) station, which is closest to Calumet City, IL.

  • How much is the total bus, Chicago 'L' and train fare from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Calumet City, IL?

    The ride from Montrose & Forest Preserve Avenue (West) to Calumet City, IL costs $10.00.

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