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

From Lisle to Chicago by bus and train

To get from Lisle to Chicago in Chicago, take the BNSF train from Lisle station to Chicago Union Station 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 4 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

64min$9.00
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 20
20
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Lisle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lisle
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    360 yd • 5 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
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lisle to Chicago by bus and train via BNSF, 157 and X49

To get from Lisle to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Lisle station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 157 bus and finally take the X49 bus from Western & Roosevelt (North) station to Western & Madison (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

74min$9.00
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 157
157
Bus - X49
X49
Leaves from Lisle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lisle
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Pulaski Pink Line Station (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Roosevelt (South)
    ID 14554
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Roosevelt (North)
    ID 6681
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Western & Madison (North)
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Madison (North)
    ID 8379
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lisle to Chicago

The distance between Lisle, Chicago and Chicago, Chicago is approximately 27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lisle 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 Lisle

Lisle is located at Lisle, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Ogden Ave / Spencer Ave.

Train stations close to Lisle:

  • Belmont
  • Lisle

Bus stations close to Lisle:

  • Ogden Ave / Spencer Ave
  • Ogden Ave & Main St
  • Ogden Ave & Chelsea Ave

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:

  • Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • Damen (Green)
  • California-Green

Train stations close to Chicago:

  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • Jackson & Western (West)
  • Western & Warren (South)
  • Madison & Oakley (East)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lisle to Chicago by bus and train via BNSF, 157 and X49

To get from Lisle to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Lisle station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 157 bus and finally take the X49 bus from Western & Roosevelt (North) station to Western & Madison (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

74min$9.00
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 157
157
Bus - X49
X49
Leaves from Lisle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lisle
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Pulaski Pink Line Station (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Roosevelt (South)
    ID 14554
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Roosevelt (North)
    ID 6681
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Western & Madison (North)
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Madison (North)
    ID 8379
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line 20.

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

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line 157, Bus line X49.

  • Is there a direct train between Lisle 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 4 min.

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

    The BNSF train line goes from Lisle station near Lisle to #1246| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till #1246| Chicago Union Station station near Chicago in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Lisle and Chicago in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the BNSF train from the Lisle station near Lisle in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the #1246| Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Chicago in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Lisle to Chicago costs $9.00.