How to get from Great Wolf Lodge to Chicago by bus and train?

From Great Wolf Lodge to Chicago by bus and train

To get from Great Wolf Lodge to Chicago you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 565 bus from Grand Ave & Northridge Dr/Dilleys Rd station to Waukegan Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N 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 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $9.55. The bus and train schedule from Great Wolf Lodge may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chicago on the Moovit app.

145min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 565
565
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 20
20
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Grand Ave & Northridge Dr/Dilleys Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand Ave & Northridge Dr/Dilleys Rd
    ID 18530
    860 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 565565
    Wait for bus
    565
    Waukegan Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waukegan
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #326| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Western (West)
    ID 473
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Great Wolf Lodge to Chicago

The distance between Great Wolf Lodge and Chicago is approximately 45.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Great Wolf Lodge to Chicago by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Great Wolf Lodge to Chicago

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Great Wolf Lodge to Chicago?

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line 565, Train line UP-N, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct bus between Great Wolf Lodge and Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Great Wolf Lodge to Chicago?

    The 565 bus line goes from Grand Ave & Northridge Dr/Dilleys Rd station near Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee to Waukegan Metra Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Waukegan Metra Station near Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Great Wolf Lodge to Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Great Wolf Lodge and Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Great Wolf Lodge to get to Chicago?

    Get on the 565 bus from the Grand Ave & Northridge Dr/Dilleys Rd stop near Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Great Wolf Lodge and Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Waukegan Metra Station, which is closest to Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Great Wolf Lodge to Chicago?

    The ride from Great Wolf Lodge to Chicago costs $9.55.

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