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

From Westmont to Chicago by bus and train

To get from Westmont to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 834 bus from Main St & 63rd St station to Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally 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 38 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

98min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 834
834
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 20
20
Leaves from Main St & 63rd St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St & 63rd St
    ID 15479
    0.94 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave)
    ID 15493
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Downers Grove
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1250| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Madison & Western (West)
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Western (West)
    ID 473
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Westmont to Chicago by bus and train via 834, BNSF and 126

To get from Westmont to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 834 bus from Main St & 63rd St station to Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the 126 bus from Clinton & Jackson (South) station to Jackson & Western (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

99min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 834
834
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 126
126
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Main St & 63rd St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St & 63rd St
    ID 15479
    0.94 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave)
    ID 15493
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Downers Grove
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1250| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Western (West)
    ID 15860
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Westmont to Chicago

The distance between Westmont, Chicago and Chicago, Chicago is approximately 26.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Westmont 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 Westmont

Westmont is located at Westmont, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Fairview Ave..

Train stations close to Westmont:

  • Fairview Ave.
  • Westmont
  • Downers Grove

Public transit stations close to Chicago, Chicago

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

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

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

Train stations close to Chicago:

  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • Madison & Leavitt (West)
  • Western & Lake (South)
  • Western & Jackson (North)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Westmont to Chicago by bus and train via 834, BNSF and 126

To get from Westmont to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 834 bus from Main St & 63rd St station to Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the 126 bus from Clinton & Jackson (South) station to Jackson & Western (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

99min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 834
834
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 126
126
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Main St & 63rd St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St & 63rd St
    ID 15479
    0.94 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave)
    ID 15493
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Downers Grove
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1250| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Western (West)
    ID 15860
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 834, Bus line BNSF, Bus line 20.

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

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 834, Bus line BNSF, Bus line 126.

  • Is there a direct bus between Westmont 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 38 min.

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

    The 834 bus line goes from Main St & 63rd St station near Westmont to Branding Ln & Finley Rd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Branding Ln & Finley Rd station near Chicago in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Westmont and Chicago in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the 834 bus from the Main St & 63rd St stop near Westmont in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Branding Ln & Finley Rd stop, which is closest to Chicago in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Westmont to Chicago costs $9.55.