How to get from Bolingbrook to Chicago by bus?

From Bolingbrook to Chicago by bus

To get from Bolingbrook to Chicago in Chicago, take the 850 bus from Pace Park-N-Ride Canterbury station to Monroe St & Wabash Ave (Drop Off Only) station. Next, take the 20 bus from Madison & Wabash (West) station to Madison & Western (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Bolingbrook may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Chicago on the Moovit app.

108min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 850
850
Bus - 20
20
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Pace Park-N-Ride Canterbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pace Park-N-Ride Canterbury
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 850850
    Wait for bus
    850
    Michigan Ave & Superior St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Monroe St & Wabash Ave (Drop Off Only)
    ID 13550
    80 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Wabash (West)
    ID 450
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Western (West)
    ID 473
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Bolingbrook to Chicago by bus and train

To get from Bolingbrook to Chicago you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 834 bus from Briarcliff/Canterbury station to Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the 20 bus from Madison & Clinton (West) station to Madison & Western (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $9.55. The bus schedule from Bolingbrook may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Chicago on the Moovit app.

105min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 834
834
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 20
20
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Briarcliff/Canterbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Briarcliff/Canterbury
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave)
    ID 15493
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Downers Grove
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1250| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Western (West)
    ID 473
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bolingbrook to Chicago

The distance between Bolingbrook and Chicago is approximately 35.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bolingbrook to Chicago by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Bolingbrook to Chicago

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

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From Bolingbrook to Chicago by bus and train

To get from Bolingbrook to Chicago you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 834 bus from Briarcliff/Canterbury station to Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the 20 bus from Madison & Clinton (West) station to Madison & Western (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $9.55. The bus schedule from Bolingbrook may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Chicago on the Moovit app.

105min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 834
834
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 20
20
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Briarcliff/Canterbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Briarcliff/Canterbury
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave)
    ID 15493
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Downers Grove
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1250| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Western (West)
    ID 473
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bolingbrook to Chicago?

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 850, Bus line 20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bolingbrook to Chicago?

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 834, Train line BNSF, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bolingbrook and Chicago in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bolingbrook to Chicago in Chicago?

    The 850 bus line goes from Pace Park-N-Ride Canterbury station near Bolingbrook in Chicago to Michigan Ave & Superior St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Michigan Ave & Superior St station near Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bolingbrook to Chicago in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Bolingbrook and Chicago by bus is about 1 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bolingbrook to get to Chicago in Chicago?

    Get on the 850 bus from the Pace Park-N-Ride Canterbury stop near Bolingbrook in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bolingbrook and Chicago in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Michigan Ave & Superior St stop, which is closest to Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Bolingbrook to Chicago?

    The ride from Bolingbrook to Chicago costs $2.00.

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