How to get from Cortland to Dolton by bus and train?

From Cortland to Dolton by bus and train

To get from Cortland to Dolton in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the J14 bus, then the ME train and finally take the 348 bus from 138th St & Dearborn St station to Indiana Ave & 142nd St/Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $18.55. The bus and train schedule from Cortland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dolton on the Moovit app.

213min$18.55
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - J14
J14
Train - MEME
Bus - 348
348
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Jackson (South)
    ID 1110
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #119| University Park
  • 12
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Riverdale
    27 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    138th St & Dearborn St
    ID 24525
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 14
    Bus - 348348
    Wait for bus
    348
    South
  • 15
    Ride to bus station Indiana Ave & 142nd St/Main St
    Ride to bus station
    Indiana Ave & 142nd St/Main St
    ID 33496
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cortland to Dolton by bus and train via 12, UP-W, 157, ME and 348

To get from Cortland to Dolton in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the 157 bus, then the ME train and finally take the 348 bus from 138th St & Dearborn St station to Indiana Ave & 142nd St/Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $18.55. The bus and train schedule from Cortland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dolton on the Moovit app.

213min$18.55
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 157
157
Train - MEME
Bus - 348
348
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canal & Madison (North)
    ID 5027
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #119| University Park
  • 12
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Riverdale
    29 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    138th St & Dearborn St
    ID 24525
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 14
    Bus - 348348
    Wait for bus
    348
    South
  • 15
    Ride to bus station Indiana Ave & 142nd St/Main St
    Ride to bus station
    Indiana Ave & 142nd St/Main St
    ID 33496
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cortland to Dolton

The distance between Cortland, Chicago and Dolton, Chicago is approximately 77.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 213 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cortland to Dolton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Cortland to Dolton

To check the bus and train schedule from Cortland to Dolton using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cortland) and destination (Dolton), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Cortland to Dolton by bus and train via 12, UP-W, 157, ME and 348

To get from Cortland to Dolton in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the 157 bus, then the ME train and finally take the 348 bus from 138th St & Dearborn St station to Indiana Ave & 142nd St/Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $18.55. The bus and train schedule from Cortland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dolton on the Moovit app.

213min$18.55
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 157
157
Train - MEME
Bus - 348
348
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canal & Madison (North)
    ID 5027
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #119| University Park
  • 12
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Riverdale
    29 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    138th St & Dearborn St
    ID 24525
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 14
    Bus - 348348
    Wait for bus
    348
    South
  • 15
    Ride to bus station Indiana Ave & 142nd St/Main St
    Ride to bus station
    Indiana Ave & 142nd St/Main St
    ID 33496
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cortland to Dolton?

    The fastest way takes 213 minutes, using Bus line 12, Train line UP-W, Bus line J14, Train line ME, Bus line 348.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cortland to Dolton?

    The alternative route takes 213 minutes, using Bus line 12, Train line UP-W, Bus line 157, Train line ME, Bus line 348.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cortland to Dolton in Chicago?

    The 12 bus line goes from Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near Cortland to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines till Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near Dolton in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Cortland and Dolton in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the 12 bus from the Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop stop near Cortland in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop stop, which is closest to Dolton in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Cortland to Dolton costs $18.55.

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