How to get from Hillside to Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Hillside to Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Hillside to Chicago in Chicago, take the 301 bus from Wolf Rd & Harrison St station to Forest Park Cta Station station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Forest Park station to Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Hillside may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Chicago on the Moovit app.

69min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 301
301
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Wolf Rd & Harrison St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wolf Rd & Harrison St
    ID 6208
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    670 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Hillside to Chicago by bus and train

To get from Hillside to Chicago you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 301 bus from Wolf Rd & Harrison St station to Roosevelt Rd & 5th Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 331 bus and finally take the NCS train from River Grove station to Western Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $6.05. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Hillside may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Chicago on the Moovit app.

83min$6.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 301
301
Bus - 331
331
Train - NCSNCS
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Wolf Rd & Harrison St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wolf Rd & Harrison St
    ID 6208
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt Rd & 5th Ave
    ID 6249
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th Ave & Roosevelt Rd
    ID 8051
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
    ID 8116
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    River Grove
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #112| Chicago Union Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Western Ave
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    0.66 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hillside to Chicago

The distance between Hillside and Chicago is approximately 12.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hillside to Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Hillside to Chicago

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

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From Hillside to Chicago by bus and train

To get from Hillside to Chicago you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 301 bus from Wolf Rd & Harrison St station to Roosevelt Rd & 5th Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 331 bus and finally take the NCS train from River Grove station to Western Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $6.05. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Hillside may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Chicago on the Moovit app.

83min$6.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 301
301
Bus - 331
331
Train - NCSNCS
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Wolf Rd & Harrison St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wolf Rd & Harrison St
    ID 6208
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt Rd & 5th Ave
    ID 6249
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th Ave & Roosevelt Rd
    ID 8051
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
    ID 8116
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    River Grove
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #112| Chicago Union Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Western Ave
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    0.66 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 301, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 301, Bus line 331, Train line NCS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

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

    The 301 bus line goes from Wolf Rd & Harrison St station near Hillside in Chicago to Forest Park Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Forest Park Cta Station station near Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Hillside to Chicago in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Hillside and Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the 301 bus from the Wolf Rd & Harrison St stop near Hillside in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Forest Park Cta Station station, which is closest to Chicago.

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

    The ride from Hillside to Chicago costs $2.00.

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