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How to get from Glendale Heights to Cortland by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Glendale Heights to Cortland in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 715 bus from Glen Ellyn/Regency station to Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 12 bus from Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station to Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

99min$9.25
Bus - 715
715
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
Leaves from Glen Ellyn/Regency

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glendale Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra
    ID 28638
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #57| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Dusable Turnaround
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 711, UP-W and 12

To get from Glendale Heights to Cortland in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 711 bus from Army Trail Rd & Glen Ellyn Rd station to West St & Front St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 12 bus from Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station to Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

179min$9.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
Leaves from Army Trail Rd & Glen Ellyn Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Army Trail Rd & Glen Ellyn Rd
    ID 32494
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #57| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Dusable Turnaround
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Glendale Heights to Cortland

The distance between Glendale Heights, Chicago and Cortland, Chicago is approximately 40.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glendale Heights to Cortland by 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 Glendale Heights

Glendale Heights is located at Glendale Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Glen Ellyn/Regency.

Bus stations close to Glendale Heights:

  • Glen Ellyn/Regency
  • Glen Ellyn/Gregory
  • Army Trail/Glen Ellyn

Alternative route by bus and train via 711, UP-W and 12

To get from Glendale Heights to Cortland in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 711 bus from Army Trail Rd & Glen Ellyn Rd station to West St & Front St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 12 bus from Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station to Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

179min$9.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
Leaves from Army Trail Rd & Glen Ellyn Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Army Trail Rd & Glen Ellyn Rd
    ID 32494
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #57| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Dusable Turnaround
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glendale Heights to Cortland?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 715, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Glendale Heights to Cortland?

    The alternative route takes 179 minutes, using Bus line 711, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 12.

  • Is there a direct bus between Glendale Heights and Cortland in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Glendale Heights to Cortland in Chicago?

    The 715 bus line goes from South station near Glendale Heights to Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station near Cortland in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Glendale Heights to Cortland in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Glendale Heights and Cortland in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Glendale Heights to get to Cortland in Chicago?

    Get on the 715 bus from the South stop near Glendale Heights in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Glendale Heights and Cortland in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra stop, which is closest to Cortland in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Glendale Heights to Cortland?

    The ride from Glendale Heights to Cortland costs $9.25.

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