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How to get from Lake Station to Elburn by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Lake Station to Elburn in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Miller Station station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J14 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

195min$16.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-WUP-W
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Jackson (North)
    ID 76
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Washington & Jefferson (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #21| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station Elburn
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    88 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, 60 and UP-W

To get from Lake Station to Elburn in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Miller Station station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

195min$16.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 60
60
Train - UP-WUP-W
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Madison (South)
    ID 18125
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #21| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station Elburn
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    88 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake Station to Elburn

The distance between Lake Station, Chicago and Elburn, Chicago is approximately 79.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 195 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Station 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 Lake Station

Lake Station is located at Lake Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 7th & Lake.

Train stations close to Lake Station:

  • Miller Station

Bus stations close to Lake Station:

  • 7th & Lake
  • 10th & Fayette
  • Serenity Lake (By Request)

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

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, 60 and UP-W

To get from Lake Station to Elburn in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Miller Station station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

195min$16.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 60
60
Train - UP-WUP-W
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Madison (South)
    ID 18125
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #21| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station Elburn
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    88 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake Station to Elburn?

    The fastest way takes 195 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line J14, Bus line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake Station to Elburn?

    The alternative route takes 195 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 60, Bus line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct train between Lake Station and Elburn in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lake Station to Elburn in Chicago?

    The SSL train line goes from Miller Station station near Lake Station to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago station near Elburn in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Lake Station and Elburn in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lake Station to get to Elburn in Chicago?

    Get on the SSL train from the Miller Station station near Lake Station in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lake Station and Elburn in Chicago?

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Lake Station to Elburn?

    The ride from Lake Station to Elburn costs $16.00.

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