How to get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to City of Saint Charles by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to City of Saint Charles in St. Charles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 136 bus from Sheridan & Thorndale (South) station to Lasalle & Randolph/Washington (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 801 bus from Geneva Metra Station station to Randall Rd & Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

177min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 136
136
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to City of Saint Charles
Leaves from Sheridan & Thorndale (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sheridan & Thorndale (South)
    ID 1035
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 136136
    Wait for bus
    136
    Adams & S. Wacker (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lasalle & Randolph/Washington (South)
    ID 14059
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    760 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Randall Rd & Main St
    ID 17225
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Saint Charles
    Walk to
    City of Saint Charles
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-N, UP-W and 801

To get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to City of Saint Charles in St. Charles, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Peterson/Ridge station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 801 bus from Geneva Metra Station station to Randall Rd & Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

163min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to City of Saint Charles
Leaves from Peterson/Ridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Peterson/Ridge
    0.96 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Randall Rd & Main St
    ID 17225
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to City of Saint Charles
    Walk to
    City of Saint Charles
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to City of Saint Charles

The distance between Thorndale Red Line Station (West), St. Charles and City of Saint Charles, St. Charles is approximately 51.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 177 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to City of Saint Charles by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in St. Charles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Thorndale Red Line Station (West)

Thorndale Red Line Station (West) is located at Thorndale Red Line Station (West), St. Charles and the nearest public transit station is Broadway & Thorndale (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Thorndale Red Line Station (West):

  • Bryn Mawr
  • Thorndale
  • Granville

Train stations close to Thorndale Red Line Station (West):

  • Peterson/Ridge

Bus stations close to Thorndale Red Line Station (West):

  • Broadway & Thorndale (North)
  • Broadway & Thorndale (South)
  • Broadway & Elmdale (North)

Public transit stations close to City of Saint Charles, St. Charles

City of Saint Charles is located at City of Saint Charles, St. Charles and the nearest public transit station is Randall Rd & Main St.

Train stations close to City of Saint Charles:

  • Geneva

Bus stations close to City of Saint Charles:

  • Randall Rd & Main St
  • 225 Randall Rd
  • Randall Rd & Prairie St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-N, UP-W and 801

To get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to City of Saint Charles in St. Charles, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Peterson/Ridge station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 801 bus from Geneva Metra Station station to Randall Rd & Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

163min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to City of Saint Charles
Leaves from Peterson/Ridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Peterson/Ridge
    0.96 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Randall Rd & Main St
    ID 17225
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to City of Saint Charles
    Walk to
    City of Saint Charles
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to City of Saint Charles?

    The fastest way takes 177 minutes, using Bus line 136, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to City of Saint Charles?

    The alternative route takes 163 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct bus between Thorndale Red Line Station (West) and City of Saint Charles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to City of Saint Charles?

    The 136 bus line goes from Sheridan & Thorndale (South) station near Thorndale Red Line Station (West) in Chicago to Adams & S. Wacker (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Adams & S. Wacker (West) station near City of Saint Charles in St. Charles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to City of Saint Charles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Thorndale Red Line Station (West) in Chicago and City of Saint Charles in St. Charles by bus and train is about 2 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to get to City of Saint Charles?

    Get on the 136 bus from the Sheridan & Thorndale (South) stop near Thorndale Red Line Station (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Thorndale Red Line Station (West) and City of Saint Charles?

    Get off the bus at the Adams & S. Wacker (West) stop, which is closest to City of Saint Charles in St. Charles.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to City of Saint Charles?

    The ride from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to City of Saint Charles costs $11.00.

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