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 in Calumet City, 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 SSL train from Millennium Station station to Hammond station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $10.00.

119min$10.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 85A
85A
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - SSLSSL
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
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Racine
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    South Bend
  • 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
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Public transit directions from Central/Elston to Calumet City, IL

The distance between Central/Elston, Calumet City and Calumet City, IL, Calumet City is approximately 33.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 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.

Public transit stations close to Central/Elston

Central/Elston is located at Central/Elston, Calumet City and the nearest public transit station is Central/Ardmore/Manton.

Train stations close to Central/Elston:

  • Jefferson Park
  • Gladstone Park
  • Edgebrook

Bus stations close to Central/Elston:

  • Central/Ardmore/Manton
  • Central/Elston
  • Central/Manton/Ardmore

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 Pulaski Rd & Price Ave.

Train stations close to Calumet City, IL:

  • Hammond
  • Hegewisch
  • East Chicago

Bus stations close to Calumet City, IL:

  • Pulaski Rd & Price Ave
  • Memorial Dr & State Line Ave
  • Wentworth Ave & Pulaski Rd

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 85A, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Train line SSL.

  • 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 59 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 (Sw) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) station near Calumet City, IL in Calumet City.

  • 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 in Chicago and Calumet City, IL in Calumet City by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 59 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 (Sw) station, which is closest to Calumet City, IL in Calumet City.

  • 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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