How to get from Lake (Red) to Darien by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Lake (Red) to Darien by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Lake (Red) to Darien in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Washington-Blue station to Clinton-Blue station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the 715 bus from Cass/Quincy station to Cass/Tall Pines station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

88min$8.30
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 715
715
Leaves from Washington-Blue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Westmont
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cass/Quincy
    ID 28756
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    Brookhaven Plaza
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Cass/Tall Pines
    Ride to bus station
    Cass/Tall Pines
    ID 25113
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Lake (Red) to Darien by bus and train

To get from Lake (Red) to Darien in Chicago, take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Westmont station. Next, take the 715 bus from Cass/Quincy station to Cass/Tall Pines station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

92min$7.50
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 715
715
Leaves from Chicago Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    0.97 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Westmont
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cass/Quincy
    ID 28756
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    Brookhaven Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Cass/Tall Pines
    Ride to bus station
    Cass/Tall Pines
    ID 25113
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake (Red) to Darien

The distance between Lake (Red), Chicago and Darien, Chicago is approximately 22.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake (Red) to Darien 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 (Red)

Lake (Red) is located at Lake (Red), Chicago and the nearest public transit station is State/Lake.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Lake (Red):

  • State/Lake
  • Washington-Blue
  • Washington/Wabash

Train stations close to Lake (Red):

  • Millennium Station

Bus stations close to Lake (Red):

  • State & Randolph (North)
  • State & Lake (North)
  • State & Lake (South)

Public transit stations close to Darien, Chicago

Darien is located at Darien, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Cass/67th.

Train stations close to Darien:

  • Fairview Ave.
  • Westmont
  • Downers Grove

Bus stations close to Darien:

  • Cass/67th
  • Cass/Falcon
  • Cass/Tall Pines

Related Routes

From Lake (Red) to Darien by bus and train

To get from Lake (Red) to Darien in Chicago, take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Westmont station. Next, take the 715 bus from Cass/Quincy station to Cass/Tall Pines station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

92min$7.50
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 715
715
Leaves from Chicago Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    0.97 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Westmont
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cass/Quincy
    ID 28756
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    Brookhaven Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Cass/Tall Pines
    Ride to bus station
    Cass/Tall Pines
    ID 25113
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake (Red) to Darien?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line BNSF, Bus line 715.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake (Red) to Darien?

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line 715.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Lake (Red) and Darien 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 1 hr 28 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Lake (Red) to Darien in Chicago?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Washington-Blue station near Lake (Red) to Forest Park station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Forest Park station near Darien in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Lake (Red) and Darien in Chicago by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 1 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Lake (Red) to get to Darien in Chicago?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Washington-Blue station near Lake (Red) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Lake (Red) and Darien in Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Forest Park stop, which is closest to Darien in Chicago.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', train and bus fare from Lake (Red) to Darien?

    The ride from Lake (Red) to Darien costs $8.30.