How to get from Lake Forest to Calumet City, IL by bus and train?

From Lake Forest to Calumet City, IL by bus and train

To get from Lake Forest to Calumet City, IL in Calumet City, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MD-N train from Lake Forest station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the SSL train from Van Buren St. station to Hammond station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

160min$15.50
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 1
1
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Calumet City, IL
Leaves from Lake Forest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lake Forest
  • 2
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2124| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Canal (East)
    ID 67
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Michigan & 34th Street (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)
    ID 73
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Miller
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hammond
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Calumet City, IL
    Walk to
    Calumet City, IL
    1.58 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lake Forest to Calumet City, IL by bus and train via MD-N, 124 and SSL

To get from Lake Forest to Calumet City, IL in Calumet City, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MD-N train from Lake Forest station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 124 bus and finally take the SSL train from Millennium Station station to Hammond station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

160min$15.50
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 124
124
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Calumet City, IL
Leaves from Lake Forest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lake Forest
  • 2
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2124| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    60 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
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Miller
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hammond
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Calumet City, IL
    Walk to
    Calumet City, IL
    1.58 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake Forest to Calumet City, IL

The distance between Lake Forest, Calumet City and Calumet City, IL, Calumet City is approximately 51.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Forest to Calumet City, IL by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Calumet City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Lake Forest

Lake Forest is located at Lake Forest, Calumet City and the nearest public transit station is Fort Sheridan.

Train stations close to Lake Forest:

  • Fort Sheridan

Public transit stations close to Calumet City, IL, Calumet City

Calumet City, IL is located at Calumet City, IL, Calumet City and the nearest public transit station is Wentworth Ave & Pulaski Rd.

Train stations close to Calumet City, IL:

  • Hammond
  • Hegewisch
  • East Chicago

Bus stations close to Calumet City, IL:

  • Wentworth Ave & Pulaski Rd
  • Wentworth Ave & 153rd St
  • Pulaski Rd & Lincoln Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lake Forest to Calumet City, IL by bus and train via MD-N, 124 and SSL

To get from Lake Forest to Calumet City, IL in Calumet City, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MD-N train from Lake Forest station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 124 bus and finally take the SSL train from Millennium Station station to Hammond station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

160min$15.50
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 124
124
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Calumet City, IL
Leaves from Lake Forest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lake Forest
  • 2
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2124| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    60 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
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Miller
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hammond
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Calumet City, IL
    Walk to
    Calumet City, IL
    1.58 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Calumet City, IL?

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Bus line MD-N, Bus line 1, Bus line SSL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake Forest to Calumet City, IL?

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Bus line MD-N, Bus line 124, Bus line SSL.

  • Is there a direct train between Lake Forest and Calumet City, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lake Forest to Calumet City, IL?

    The MD-N train line goes from #2124| Chicago Union Station station near Lake Forest in Lake Forest to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago Union Station station near Calumet City, IL in Calumet City.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lake Forest to Calumet City, IL by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Lake Forest in Lake Forest and Calumet City, IL in Calumet City by train and bus is about 2 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lake Forest to get to Calumet City, IL?

    Get on the MD-N train from the #2124| Chicago Union Station station near Lake Forest in Lake Forest.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lake Forest and Calumet City, IL?

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station station, which is closest to Calumet City, IL in Calumet City.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Lake Forest to Calumet City, IL?

    The ride from Lake Forest to Calumet City, IL costs $15.50.

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