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How to get from East Chicago to East Chicago by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from East Chicago to East Chicago in Chicago, take the 7 bus from Jefferson & Harrison (North) station to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South) station. Next, take the SSL train from Van Buren St. station to East Chicago station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

63min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 7
7
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to East Chicago
Leaves from Jefferson & Harrison (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson & Harrison (North)
    ID 18661
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)
    ID 73
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Chicago
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to East Chicago
    Walk to
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 157 and SSL

To get from East Chicago to East Chicago in Chicago, take the 157 bus from Jefferson & Harrison (North) station to Michigan & Randolph (North) station. Next, take the SSL train from Millennium Station station to East Chicago station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

72min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 157
157
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to East Chicago
Leaves from Jefferson & Harrison (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson & Harrison (North)
    ID 18661
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Chicago
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to East Chicago
    Walk to
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from East Chicago to East Chicago

The distance between East Chicago, Chicago and East Chicago, Chicago is approximately 24.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Chicago to East Chicago 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 East Chicago

East Chicago is located at East Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is E. Chicago S. Shore Station.

Train stations close to East Chicago:

  • Hammond

Bus stations close to East Chicago:

  • E. Chicago S. Shore Station

Public transit stations close to East Chicago, Chicago

East Chicago is located at East Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is E. Chicago S. Shore Station.

Train stations close to East Chicago:

  • Hammond
  • East Chicago

Bus stations close to East Chicago:

  • E. Chicago S. Shore Station

Alternative route by bus and train via 157 and SSL

To get from East Chicago to East Chicago in Chicago, take the 157 bus from Jefferson & Harrison (North) station to Michigan & Randolph (North) station. Next, take the SSL train from Millennium Station station to East Chicago station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

72min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 157
157
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to East Chicago
Leaves from Jefferson & Harrison (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson & Harrison (North)
    ID 18661
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Chicago
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to East Chicago
    Walk to
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Chicago to East Chicago?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line SSL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Chicago to East Chicago?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 157, Bus line SSL.

  • Is there a direct bus between East Chicago and East Chicago in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from East Chicago to East Chicago in Chicago?

    The 7 bus line goes from Jefferson & Harrison (North) station near East Chicago to Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till East Chicago station near East Chicago in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between East Chicago and East Chicago in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the 7 bus from the Jefferson & Harrison (North) stop near East Chicago in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the East Chicago station, which is closest to East Chicago in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from East Chicago to East Chicago?

    The ride from East Chicago to East Chicago costs $8.75.

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