How to get from Lincolnwood to Chicago Station by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Lincolnwood to Chicago Station in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 290 bus from Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave station to Howard Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 151 bus from Adams & State (West) station to Union Station Transit Center (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

87min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 290
290
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 151
151
Walk to Chicago Station
Leaves from Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave
    ID 22108
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 290290
    Wait for bus
    290
    Howard Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37574
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Monroe-Red
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adams & State (West)
    ID 4732
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18251
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago Station
    Walk to
    Chicago Station
    Chicago Station, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 290 and PURPLE LINE

To get from Lincolnwood to Chicago Station in Chicago, take the 290 bus from Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave station to Howard Cta Station station. Next, take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Quincy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

88min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 290
290
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Chicago Station
Leaves from Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave
    ID 22108
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 290290
    Wait for bus
    290
    Howard Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37574
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago Station
    Walk to
    Chicago Station
    Chicago Station, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lincolnwood to Chicago Station

The distance between Lincolnwood, Chicago and Chicago Station, Chicago is approximately 15.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lincolnwood to Chicago Station by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Lincolnwood

Lincolnwood is located at Kildare Avenue, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lincoln/Morse.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Lincolnwood:

  • Oakton-Skokie
  • Dempster-Skokie

Train stations close to Lincolnwood:

  • Edgebrook
  • Forest Glen

Bus stations close to Lincolnwood:

  • Lincoln/Morse
  • Lincoln/Tripp
  • Lincoln/Kedvale

Public transit stations close to Chicago Station, Chicago

Chicago Station is located at Chicago Station, Chicago, IL 60606, USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Union Station (Jackson/Clinton).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago Station:

  • Quincy
  • Washington/Wells
  • Clinton-Blue

Train stations close to Chicago Station:

  • Chicago Otc
  • Chicago Union Station

Bus stations close to Chicago Station:

  • Union Station (Jackson/Clinton)
  • Jackson & Canal (East)
  • Jackson & Chicago River (East)

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 290 and PURPLE LINE

To get from Lincolnwood to Chicago Station in Chicago, take the 290 bus from Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave station to Howard Cta Station station. Next, take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Quincy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

88min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 290
290
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Chicago Station
Leaves from Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave
    ID 22108
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 290290
    Wait for bus
    290
    Howard Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37574
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago Station
    Walk to
    Chicago Station
    Chicago Station, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 290, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 151.

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

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 290, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lincolnwood and Chicago Station?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lincolnwood to Chicago Station?

    The 290 bus line goes from Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave station near Lincolnwood in Lincolnwood to Howard Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Union Station Transit Center (East) station near Chicago Station in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lincolnwood to Chicago Station by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Lincolnwood in Lincolnwood and Chicago Station in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lincolnwood to get to Chicago Station?

    Get on the 290 bus from the Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave stop near Lincolnwood in Lincolnwood.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lincolnwood and Chicago Station?

    Get off the bus at the Union Station Transit Center (East) stop, which is closest to Chicago Station in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Lincolnwood to Chicago Station?

    The ride from Lincolnwood to Chicago Station costs $2.00.

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