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

By bus and train

To get from East Chicago to Elmwood Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from East Chicago station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Mont Clare station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

109min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 126
126
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elmwood Park
Leaves from East Chicago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2205| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mont Clare
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmwood Park
    Walk to
    Elmwood Park
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from East Chicago to Elmwood Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from East Chicago station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Mont Clare station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

109min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 60
60
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elmwood Park
Leaves from East Chicago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    45 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 & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2205| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mont Clare
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmwood Park
    Walk to
    Elmwood Park
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from East Chicago to Elmwood Park

The distance between East Chicago, Chicago and Elmwood Park, Chicago is approximately 34.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Chicago to Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park, Chicago

Elmwood Park is located at Elmwood Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Grand Ave & Harlem Ave.

Train stations close to Elmwood Park:

  • Mont Clare
  • Elmwood Park
  • Mars

Bus stations close to Elmwood Park:

  • Grand Ave & Harlem Ave
  • Harlem Ave & Grand Ave (Sw)
  • Harlem & Grand (South)

Related Routes

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

To get from East Chicago to Elmwood Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from East Chicago station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Mont Clare station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

109min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 60
60
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elmwood Park
Leaves from East Chicago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    45 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 & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2205| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mont Clare
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmwood Park
    Walk to
    Elmwood Park
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 126, Bus line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 60, Bus line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct train between East Chicago and Elmwood Park in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from East Chicago to Elmwood Park in Chicago?

    The SSL train line goes from East Chicago station near East Chicago to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Elmwood Park station near Elmwood Park in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between East Chicago and Elmwood Park in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near East Chicago to get to Elmwood Park in Chicago?

    Get on the SSL train from the East Chicago station near East Chicago in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between East Chicago and Elmwood Park in Chicago?

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from East Chicago to Elmwood Park?

    The ride from East Chicago to Elmwood Park costs $12.50.

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