How to get from Central/Elston to Calumet City, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Central/Elston to Calumet City, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Central/Elston to Calumet City, IL you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 85A bus from Central/Elston station to Jefferson Park Transit Center North Drop Off 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 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $10.00. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Central/Elston may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Calumet City, IL on the Moovit app.

118min$10.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 85A
85A
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - LAKESHORELAKESHORE
Walk to Calumet City, IL
Leaves from Central/Elston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central/Elston
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 85A85A
    Wait for bus
    85A
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center North Drop Off
    ID 17037
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Uic-Halsted
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - LAKESHORELAKESHORE
    Wait for train
    LAKESHORE
    South Bend Airport
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hammond
    38 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 Central/Elston to Calumet City, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 226, BLUE LINE and LAKESHORE

To get from Central/Elston to Calumet City, IL you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 226 bus from Central/Elston station to Milwaukee Ave & Gale St 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 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $9.75. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Central/Elston may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Calumet City, IL on the Moovit app.

113min$9.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 226
226
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - LAKESHORELAKESHORE
Walk to Calumet City, IL
Leaves from Central/Elston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central/Elston
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Gale St
    ID 20787
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    60 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
    26 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 • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central/Elston to Calumet City, IL

The distance between Central/Elston and Calumet City, IL is approximately 33.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 118 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central/Elston 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 Central/Elston to Calumet City, IL

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Central/Elston to Calumet City, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Central/Elston) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Central/Elston to Calumet City, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 226, BLUE LINE and LAKESHORE

To get from Central/Elston to Calumet City, IL you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 226 bus from Central/Elston station to Milwaukee Ave & Gale St 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 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $9.75. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Central/Elston may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Calumet City, IL on the Moovit app.

113min$9.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 226
226
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - LAKESHORELAKESHORE
Walk to Calumet City, IL
Leaves from Central/Elston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central/Elston
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Gale St
    ID 20787
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    60 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
    26 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 • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central/Elston to Calumet City, IL?

    The fastest way takes 118 minutes, using Bus line 85A, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Train line LAKESHORE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central/Elston to Calumet City, IL?

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 226, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Train line LAKESHORE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Central/Elston 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 1 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Central/Elston to Calumet City, IL?

    The 85A bus line goes from Central/Elston station near Central/Elston in Chicago to Jefferson Park Transit Center North Drop Off station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Jefferson Park Transit Center North Drop Off station near Calumet City, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central/Elston to Calumet City, IL by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Central/Elston and Calumet City, IL by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the 85A bus from the Central/Elston stop near Central/Elston in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Jefferson Park Transit Center North Drop Off station, which is closest to Calumet City, IL.

  • How much is the total bus, Chicago 'L' and train fare from Central/Elston to Calumet City, IL?

    The ride from Central/Elston to Calumet City, IL costs $10.00.

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