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How to get from Great Lakes Station to Chicago by Chicago 'L' and train?

By Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Great Lakes Station to Chicago in Chicago, take the UP-N train from Great Lakes station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Washington/Wells station to Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

94min$9.25
Train - UP-NUP-N
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Great Lakes

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Great Lakes Station
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #300| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Great Lakes Station to Chicago in Chicago, take the UP-N train from Great Lakes station to Rogers Park station. Next, take the 22 bus from Clark & Lunt (South) station to Clark & Van Buren (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

101min$6.00
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 22
22
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Great Lakes

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Great Lakes Station
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #300| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rogers Park
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clark & Lunt (South)
    ID 1785
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Clark & Harrison (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clark & Van Buren (South)
    ID 1871
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Great Lakes Station to Chicago

The distance between Great Lakes Station, Chicago and Chicago, Chicago is approximately 33.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Great Lakes Station to Chicago by Chicago 'L' 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 Great Lakes Station

Great Lakes Station is located at Great Lakes Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Buckley Road & Kansas St/Illinois St.

Train stations close to Great Lakes Station:

  • North Chicago
  • Lake Bluff
  • Great Lakes

Bus stations close to Great Lakes Station:

  • Buckley Road & Kansas St/Illinois St
  • Sheridan Rd & Farragut Ave
  • Buckley Rd & Lewis Ave

Public transit stations close to Chicago, Chicago

Chicago is located at Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
  • Harrison
  • Jackson (Red)

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South)
  • State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (North)
  • State & Van Buren (North)

By bus and train

To get from Great Lakes Station to Chicago in Chicago, take the UP-N train from Great Lakes station to Rogers Park station. Next, take the 22 bus from Clark & Lunt (South) station to Clark & Van Buren (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

101min$6.00
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 22
22
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Great Lakes

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Great Lakes Station
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #300| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rogers Park
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clark & Lunt (South)
    ID 1785
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Clark & Harrison (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clark & Van Buren (South)
    ID 1871
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Great Lakes Station to Chicago?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line BROWN LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Great Lakes Station to Chicago?

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line 22.

  • Is there a direct train between Great Lakes Station and Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Great Lakes Station to Chicago?

    The UP-N train line goes from #300| Chicago Otc station near Great Lakes Station in North Chicago to Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Chicago station near Chicago in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Great Lakes Station to Chicago by train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Great Lakes Station in North Chicago and Chicago in Chicago by train and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Great Lakes Station to get to Chicago?

    Get on the UP-N train from the #300| Chicago Otc station near Great Lakes Station in North Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Great Lakes Station and Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Chicago station, which is closest to Chicago in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Great Lakes Station to Chicago?

    The first train from Great Lakes Station in North Chicago to Chicago in Chicago is Union Pacific North. It leaves the Great Lakes station at 11:12 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Great Lakes Station to Chicago?

    The ride from Great Lakes Station to Chicago costs $9.25.

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