How to get from Damen/Polk to Calumet City, IL by bus and train?

From Damen/Polk to Calumet City, IL by bus and train

To get from Damen/Polk to Calumet City, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 7 bus from Harrison & Damen (East) station to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the R6 bus from Hammond Gateway Station at Hanover St (West Side) station to Sibley & Morton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The bus and train schedule from Damen/Polk may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Calumet City, IL on the Moovit app.

124min
Walk to bus stationBus - 7
7
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - R6R6
Walk to Calumet City, IL
Leaves from Harrison & Damen (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harrison & Damen (East)
    ID 18129
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)
    ID 73
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    South Bend
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hammond
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hammond Gateway Station at Hanover St (West Side)
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - R6R6
    Wait for bus
    R6
    Sibley & Morton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sibley & Morton
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Calumet City, IL
    Walk to
    Calumet City, IL
    0.7 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Damen/Polk to Calumet City, IL by bus and train via 126, SSL and R6

To get from Damen/Polk to Calumet City, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 126 bus from Jackson & Damen (East) station to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the R6 bus from Hammond Gateway Station at Hanover St (West Side) station to Sibley & Morton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The bus and train schedule from Damen/Polk may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Calumet City, IL on the Moovit app.

123min
Walk to bus stationBus - 126
126
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - R6R6
Walk to Calumet City, IL
Leaves from Jackson & Damen (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Damen (East)
    ID 42
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)
    ID 73
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    South Bend
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hammond
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hammond Gateway Station at Hanover St (West Side)
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - R6R6
    Wait for bus
    R6
    Sibley & Morton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sibley & Morton
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Calumet City, IL
    Walk to
    Calumet City, IL
    0.7 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Damen/Polk to Calumet City, IL

The distance between Damen/Polk and Calumet City, IL is approximately 26.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Damen/Polk 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Damen/Polk to Calumet City, IL

To check the bus and train schedule from Damen/Polk to Calumet City, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Damen/Polk) and destination (Calumet City, IL), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Damen/Polk to Calumet City, IL by bus and train via 126, SSL and R6

To get from Damen/Polk to Calumet City, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 126 bus from Jackson & Damen (East) station to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the R6 bus from Hammond Gateway Station at Hanover St (West Side) station to Sibley & Morton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The bus and train schedule from Damen/Polk may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Calumet City, IL on the Moovit app.

123min
Walk to bus stationBus - 126
126
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - R6R6
Walk to Calumet City, IL
Leaves from Jackson & Damen (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Damen (East)
    ID 42
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)
    ID 73
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    South Bend
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hammond
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hammond Gateway Station at Hanover St (West Side)
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - R6R6
    Wait for bus
    R6
    Sibley & Morton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sibley & Morton
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Calumet City, IL
    Walk to
    Calumet City, IL
    0.7 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Damen/Polk to Calumet City, IL?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 7, Train line SSL, Bus line R6.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Damen/Polk to Calumet City, IL?

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 126, Train line SSL, Bus line R6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Damen/Polk and Calumet City, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Damen/Polk to Calumet City, IL?

    The 7 bus line goes from Harrison & Damen (East) station near Damen/Polk in Chicago to Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) station near Calumet City, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Damen/Polk to Calumet City, IL by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Damen/Polk and Calumet City, IL by bus and train is about 2 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Damen/Polk to get to Calumet City, IL?

    Get on the 7 bus from the Harrison & Damen (East) stop near Damen/Polk in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Damen/Polk and Calumet City, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) stop, which is closest to Calumet City, IL.

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