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

From Melrose Park to Chicago by bus and train

To get from Melrose Park to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 303 bus from North Ave & 22nd Ave station to 25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave 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 51 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

51min$6.55
Bus - 303
303
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 49
49
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from North Ave & 22nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melrose Park
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave
    ID 9898
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Franklin Park
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2226| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Western Ave
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Hubbard (South)
    ID 15344
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Madison (South)
    ID 14546
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melrose Park to Chicago by bus and train via 303, MD-W and X49

To get from Melrose Park to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 303 bus from North Ave & 22nd Ave station to 25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave 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 52 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

52min$6.55
Bus - 303
303
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - X49
X49
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from North Ave & 22nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melrose Park
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave
    ID 9898
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Franklin Park
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2226| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Western Ave
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Grand (South)
    ID 8228
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Madison (South)
    ID 14546
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Melrose Park to Chicago

The distance between Melrose Park, Chicago and Chicago, Chicago is approximately 13.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melrose Park 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 Melrose Park

Melrose Park is located at Melrose Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is North Ave & 23rd Ave.

Train stations close to Melrose Park:

  • Melrose Park
  • Maywood
  • River Grove

Bus stations close to Melrose Park:

  • North Ave & 23rd Ave
  • North Ave & Jewel Dr
  • North Ave & 25th Ave

Public transit stations close to Chicago, Chicago

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

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

  • Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • Illinois Medical District
  • Damen (Green)

Train stations close to Chicago:

  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Chicago:

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

Alternative route from Melrose Park to Chicago by bus and train via 303, MD-W and X49

To get from Melrose Park to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 303 bus from North Ave & 22nd Ave station to 25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave 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 52 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

52min$6.55
Bus - 303
303
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - X49
X49
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from North Ave & 22nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melrose Park
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave
    ID 9898
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Franklin Park
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2226| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Western Ave
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Grand (South)
    ID 8228
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Madison (South)
    ID 14546
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 303, Train line MD-W, Bus line 49.

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

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 303, Train line MD-W, Bus line X49.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

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

    The 303 bus line goes from Rosemont Cta Station station near Melrose Park to 25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave station near Chicago in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Melrose Park and Chicago in Chicago by bus and train is about 51 min.

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

    Get on the 303 bus from the Rosemont Cta Station stop near Melrose Park in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the 25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave stop, which is closest to Chicago in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Melrose Park to Chicago costs $6.55.