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

By bus and train

To get from Chicago to Chicago in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Dee Road station to Chicago Otc station. Next, 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 28 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

88min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 20
20
Leaves from Dee Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dee Road
    1.21 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #602| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Madison & Western (West)
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Western (West)
    ID 473
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 209 bus from Northwest Hwy & Renaissance Dr/Elliott Ave station to Cumberland Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the X49 bus from Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South) station to Western & Madison (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

92min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 209
209
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - X49
X49
Leaves from Northwest Hwy & Renaissance Dr/Elliott Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwest Hwy & Renaissance Dr/Elliott Ave
    ID 20405
    0.65 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 209209
    Wait for bus
    209
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Cta Station
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Cumberland
    80 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
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South)
    ID 8214
    30 yd • 1 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
    13 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 18.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 88 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 Western & Adams (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

  • California-Green
  • Ashland-Lake
  • Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Train stations close to Chicago:

  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • Western & Adams (South)
  • Western & Jackson (North)
  • Madison & Oakley (East)

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 209 bus from Northwest Hwy & Renaissance Dr/Elliott Ave station to Cumberland Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the X49 bus from Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South) station to Western & Madison (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

92min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 209
209
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - X49
X49
Leaves from Northwest Hwy & Renaissance Dr/Elliott Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwest Hwy & Renaissance Dr/Elliott Ave
    ID 20405
    0.65 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 209209
    Wait for bus
    209
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Cta Station
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Cumberland
    80 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
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South)
    ID 8214
    30 yd • 1 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
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 20.

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

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 209, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line X49.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

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

    The UP-NW train line goes from Dee Road station near Chicago to #602| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Madison & Western (West) station near Chicago in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Chicago and Chicago in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the UP-NW train from the Dee Road station near Chicago in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Chicago to Chicago?

    The ride from Chicago to Chicago costs $6.00.

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