How to get from Chicago to Chicago by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Chicago to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 543 bus from Rt. 25/Northlake station to Elgin Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 49 bus from Western & Hubbard (South) station to Western & Madison (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

118min$6.55
Bus - 543
543
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 49
49
Leaves from Rt. 25/Northlake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago
  • 2
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2222| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Western Ave
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Hubbard (South)
    ID 15344
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Western & Madison (South)
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Madison (South)
    ID 14546
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 543, MD-W and X49

To get from Chicago to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 543 bus from Rt. 25/Northlake station to Elgin Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the X49 bus from Western & Grand (South) station to Western & Madison (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

117min$6.55
Bus - 543
543
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - X49
X49
Leaves from Rt. 25/Northlake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago
  • 2
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2222| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Western Ave
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Grand (South)
    ID 8228
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Western & Madison (South)
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Madison (South)
    ID 14546
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago to Chicago

The distance between Chicago, Chicago and Chicago, Chicago is approximately 41.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 118 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago to Chicago by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chicago

Chicago is located at Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Madison & Oakley (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

  • Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • Illinois Medical District
  • Ashland-Lake

Train stations close to Chicago:

  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • Madison & Oakley (West)
  • Madison & Western (East)
  • Madison & Western (West)

Public transit stations close to Chicago, Chicago

Chicago is located at Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Jackson & Western (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

  • Illinois Medical District
  • Ashland-Lake
  • Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Train stations close to Chicago:

  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • Jackson & Western (West)
  • Western & Madison (South)
  • Madison & Western (West)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 543, MD-W and X49

To get from Chicago to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 543 bus from Rt. 25/Northlake station to Elgin Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the X49 bus from Western & Grand (South) station to Western & Madison (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

117min$6.55
Bus - 543
543
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - X49
X49
Leaves from Rt. 25/Northlake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago
  • 2
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2222| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Western Ave
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Grand (South)
    ID 8228
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Western & Madison (South)
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Madison (South)
    ID 14546
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 118 minutes, using Bus line 543, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 49.

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

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 543, Bus line MD-W, Bus line X49.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 58 min.

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

    The 543 bus line goes from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2 station near Chicago to Elgin Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Western & Madison (South) station near Chicago in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Chicago and Chicago in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the 543 bus from the Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2 stop near Chicago in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Western & Madison (South) stop, which is closest to Chicago in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Chicago to Chicago?

    The ride from Chicago to Chicago costs $6.55.

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