How to get from Fullerton to East Chicago by Chicago 'L' and train?

By Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Fullerton to East Chicago in Chicago, take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Fullerton station to Washington/Wabash 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 22 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

82min$9.00
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to East Chicago
Leaves from Fullerton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Fullerton
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    190 yd • 3 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

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and train via BROWN LINE and SSL

To get from Fullerton to East Chicago in Chicago, take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Fullerton station to Washington/Wabash 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 25 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

85min$9.00
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to East Chicago
Leaves from Fullerton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Fullerton
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    190 yd • 3 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 Fullerton to East Chicago

The distance between Fullerton, Chicago and East Chicago, Chicago is approximately 27.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fullerton to East Chicago by Chicago 'L' 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 Fullerton

Fullerton is located at Fullerton, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Fullerton & Sheffield (Red/Brown/Purple Line) (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Fullerton:

  • Belmont
  • Diversey (Brown/Purple)
  • Armitage (Brown/Purple)

Train stations close to Fullerton:

  • Clybourn

Bus stations close to Fullerton:

  • Fullerton & Sheffield (Red/Brown/Purple Line) (East)
  • Fullerton & Seminary (West)
  • Fullerton & Seminary (East)

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:

  • East Chicago
  • Hammond

Bus stations close to East Chicago:

  • E. Chicago S. Shore Station

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and train via BROWN LINE and SSL

To get from Fullerton to East Chicago in Chicago, take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Fullerton station to Washington/Wabash 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 25 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

85min$9.00
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to East Chicago
Leaves from Fullerton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Fullerton
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    190 yd • 3 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 Fullerton to East Chicago?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line SSL.

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

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line BROWN LINE, Bus line SSL.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Fullerton and East Chicago in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Fullerton to East Chicago in Chicago?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Linden station near Fullerton to Washington/Wabash 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 Fullerton to East Chicago in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Fullerton and East Chicago in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Fullerton to get to East Chicago in Chicago?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Linden station near Fullerton in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Fullerton and East Chicago in Chicago?

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

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Fullerton to East Chicago?

    The ride from Fullerton to East Chicago costs $9.00.

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