How to get from North Riverside to Cortland by bus and train?

From North Riverside to Cortland by bus and train

To get from North Riverside to Cortland in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 307 bus from Harlem Ave & Cermak Rd station to Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) 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 20 min. The ride fare is $10.75.

140min$10.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 307
307
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
Leaves from Harlem Ave & Cermak Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Cermak Rd
    ID 8661
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #57| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    70 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 from North Riverside to Cortland by bus and train via 311, UP-W and 12

To get from North Riverside to Cortland in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 311 bus from Oak Park Ave & Cermak Rd station to Oak Park Ave & South Blvd / Cta Green Line 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 43 min. The ride fare is $10.75.

163min$10.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 311
311
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
Leaves from Oak Park Ave & Cermak Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & Cermak Rd
    ID 7045
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 311311
    Wait for bus
    311
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & South Blvd / Cta Green Line
    ID 7066
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #57| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    70 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 North Riverside to Cortland

The distance between North Riverside, Chicago and Cortland, Chicago is approximately 53.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Riverside 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 North Riverside

North Riverside is located at North Riverside, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Cermak & Harlem (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to North Riverside:

  • Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • Oak Park (Blue)

Train stations close to North Riverside:

  • Berwyn
  • Harlem Avenue
  • Lavergne

Bus stations close to North Riverside:

  • Cermak & Harlem (East)
  • Cermak Rd & Harlem Ave
  • Cermak & Harlem (West)

Related Routes

Alternative route from North Riverside to Cortland by bus and train via 311, UP-W and 12

To get from North Riverside to Cortland in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 311 bus from Oak Park Ave & Cermak Rd station to Oak Park Ave & South Blvd / Cta Green Line 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 43 min. The ride fare is $10.75.

163min$10.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 311
311
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
Leaves from Oak Park Ave & Cermak Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & Cermak Rd
    ID 7045
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 311311
    Wait for bus
    311
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & South Blvd / Cta Green Line
    ID 7066
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #57| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    70 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 North Riverside to Cortland?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 307, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Riverside to Cortland?

    The alternative route takes 163 minutes, using Bus line 311, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 12.

  • Is there a direct bus between North Riverside and Cortland in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from North Riverside to Cortland in Chicago?

    The 307 bus line goes from Harlem Ave & Cermak Rd station near North Riverside to North station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till North station near Cortland in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between North Riverside and Cortland in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near North Riverside to get to Cortland in Chicago?

    Get on the 307 bus from the Harlem Ave & Cermak Rd stop near North Riverside in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the North stop, which is closest to Cortland in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from North Riverside to Cortland?

    The ride from North Riverside to Cortland costs $10.75.