How to get from Six Flags Great America to Chicago by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Six Flags Great America to Chicago by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Six Flags Great America to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 565 bus from Rt. 21 & Great America (Employee Ent.) station to Waukegan Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Morse station to Harrison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

174min$8.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 565
565
Train - UP-NUP-N
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Rt. 21 & Great America (Employee Ent.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rt. 21 & Great America (Employee Ent.)
    ID 36477
    0.56 mi • 12 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
    22 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
    Rogers Park
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Morse
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harrison
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Six Flags Great America to Chicago by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 565, UP-N and BROWN LINE

To get from Six Flags Great America to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 565 bus from Rt. 21 & Great America (Employee Ent.) station to Waukegan Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Damen (Brown) station to Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

179min$8.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 565
565
Train - UP-NUP-N
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Rt. 21 & Great America (Employee Ent.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rt. 21 & Great America (Employee Ent.)
    ID 36477
    0.56 mi • 12 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
    22 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
    Ravenswood
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Damen (Brown)
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Six Flags Great America to Chicago

The distance between Six Flags Great America, Chicago and Chicago, Chicago is approximately 45.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Six Flags Great America to Chicago by Chicago 'L', 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 Six Flags Great America

Six Flags Great America is located at Six Flags Great America, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Rt. 21 & Great America (Employee Ent.).

Bus stations close to Six Flags Great America:

  • Rt. 21 & Great America (Employee Ent.)
  • Grand Ave & Fuller Rd
  • Grand Ave & Rogers Rd

Public transit stations close to Chicago, Chicago

Chicago is located at Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is State & Van Buren (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

  • Jackson-Blue
  • Lasalle/Van Buren
  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • State & Van Buren (South)
  • State & Van Buren (North)
  • Jackson & State (East)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Six Flags Great America to Chicago by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 565, UP-N and BROWN LINE

To get from Six Flags Great America to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 565 bus from Rt. 21 & Great America (Employee Ent.) station to Waukegan Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Damen (Brown) station to Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

179min$8.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 565
565
Train - UP-NUP-N
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Rt. 21 & Great America (Employee Ent.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rt. 21 & Great America (Employee Ent.)
    ID 36477
    0.56 mi • 12 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
    22 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
    Ravenswood
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Damen (Brown)
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Six Flags Great America to Chicago?

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Bus line 565, Bus line UP-N, Bus line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Six Flags Great America to Chicago?

    The alternative route takes 179 minutes, using Bus line 565, Bus line UP-N, Bus line BROWN LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Six Flags Great America and Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Six Flags Great America to Chicago?

    The 565 bus line goes from Rt. 21 & Great America (Employee Ent.) station near Six Flags Great America in Gurnee to Waukegan Metra Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Chicago 'L' line till Waukegan Metra Station station near Chicago in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Six Flags Great America to Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Six Flags Great America in Gurnee and Chicago in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Six Flags Great America to get to Chicago?

    Get on the 565 bus from the Rt. 21 & Great America (Employee Ent.) stop near Six Flags Great America in Gurnee.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Six Flags Great America and Chicago?

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

  • How much is the total bus, train and Chicago 'L' fare from Six Flags Great America to Chicago?

    The ride from Six Flags Great America to Chicago costs $8.25.

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