How to get from Griffith to Elburn by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Griffith to Elburn in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R3 bus from Griffith Plaza station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0100 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min.

252min
Bus - R3R3
Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
Train - UP-WUP-W
Leaves from Griffith Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Griffith
  • 2
    Bus - R3R3
    Wait for bus
    R3
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0100
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #37| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station Elburn
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    91 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Griffith to Elburn

The distance between Griffith, Chicago and Elburn, Chicago is approximately 92.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 252 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Griffith to Elburn 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 Elburn, Chicago

Elburn is located at Elburn, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662.

Train stations close to Elburn:

  • Elburn
  • La Fox

Bus stations close to Elburn:

  • Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Griffith to Elburn?

    The fastest way takes 252 minutes, using Bus line R3, Bus line GREYHOUND US0100, Bus line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Griffith and Elburn in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Griffith to Elburn in Chicago?

    The R3 bus line goes from Roundtrip station near Griffith to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Elburn station near Elburn in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Griffith and Elburn in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the R3 bus from the Roundtrip stop near Griffith in Chicago.

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

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

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