How to get from Lake Station to Lake Station by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Lake Station to Lake Station in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Armitage (Brown/Purple) station to Washington/Wabash station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the L2 bus from Metro Center station to 10th & Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

127min$11.10
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - L2L2
Leaves from Armitage (Brown/Purple)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Armitage (Brown/Purple)
    0.87 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
    Roundtrip
  • 9
    Ride to bus station 10th & Lake
    Ride to bus station
    10th & Lake
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Lake Station to Lake Station in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 56 bus from Milwaukee & Wolcott/Wood (Se) station to Washington & Wabash (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the L2 bus from Metro Center station to 10th & Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $10.85.

134min$10.85
Walk to bus stationBus - 56
56
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - L2L2
Leaves from Milwaukee & Wolcott/Wood (Se)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee & Wolcott/Wood (Se)
    ID 15846
    0.92 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Wabash (East)
    ID 449
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
    Roundtrip
  • 9
    Ride to bus station 10th & Lake
    Ride to bus station
    10th & Lake
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake Station to Lake Station

The distance between Lake Station, Chicago and Lake Station, Chicago is approximately 39.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Station to Lake Station 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 Lake Station

Lake Station is located at Lake Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 10th & Fayette.

Train stations close to Lake Station:

  • Miller Station

Bus stations close to Lake Station:

  • 10th & Fayette
  • 7th & Lake
  • 4th & Lake

Public transit stations close to Lake Station, Chicago

Lake Station is located at Lake Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 4th & Lake.

Train stations close to Lake Station:

  • Miller Station

Bus stations close to Lake Station:

  • 4th & Lake
  • 7th & Lake
  • 10th & Fayette

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Lake Station to Lake Station in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 56 bus from Milwaukee & Wolcott/Wood (Se) station to Washington & Wabash (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the L2 bus from Metro Center station to 10th & Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $10.85.

134min$10.85
Walk to bus stationBus - 56
56
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - L2L2
Leaves from Milwaukee & Wolcott/Wood (Se)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee & Wolcott/Wood (Se)
    ID 15846
    0.92 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Wabash (East)
    ID 449
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
    Roundtrip
  • 9
    Ride to bus station 10th & Lake
    Ride to bus station
    10th & Lake
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake Station to Lake Station?

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line SSL, Bus line L2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake Station to Lake Station?

    The alternative route takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line SSL, Bus line L2.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Lake Station and Lake Station in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Lake Station to Lake Station in Chicago?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Armitage (Brown/Purple) station near Lake Station to Linden station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 10th & Lake station near Lake Station in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Lake Station to Lake Station in Chicago by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between Lake Station and Lake Station in Chicago by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Lake Station to get to Lake Station in Chicago?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Armitage (Brown/Purple) station near Lake Station in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Lake Station and Lake Station in Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the 10th & Lake stop, which is closest to Lake Station in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Lake Station to Lake Station costs $11.10.

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